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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.14, 1,852.39 and 369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.14, 1,852.39 and 369.25 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.14 : 1,852.39 = 369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.14/1,852.39 = 369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.14x = 1,852.39 × 369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.14x = 683,995.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,995.01/1,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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