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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.34, 1,853.02 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.34, 1,853.02 and 369.66 is: 554.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.34 : 1,853.02 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.34/1,853.02 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.34x = 1,853.02 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.34x = 684,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,979.50/1,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.48

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