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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.16, 1,853.04 and 369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.16, 1,853.04 and 369.47 is: 554.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.16 : 1,853.04 = 369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.16/1,853.04 = 369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.16x = 1,853.04 × 369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.16x = 684,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,642.69/1,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.29

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