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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.45, 1,852.98 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.45, 1,852.98 and 369.56 is: 554.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.45 : 1,852.98 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.45/1,852.98 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.45x = 1,852.98 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.45x = 684,790.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,790.54/1,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.28

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