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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.50, 1,853.55 and 369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.50, 1,853.55 and 369.81 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.50 : 1,853.55 = 369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.50/1,853.55 = 369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.50x = 1,853.55 × 369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.50x = 685,461.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,461.33/1,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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