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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.40, 1,852.56 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.40, 1,852.56 and 369.54 is: 554.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.40 : 1,852.56 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.40/1,852.56 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.40x = 1,852.56 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.40x = 684,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,595.02/1,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.15

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