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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.51, 1,853.16 and 369.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.51, 1,853.16 and 369.82 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.51 : 1,853.16 = 369.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.51/1,853.16 = 369.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.51x = 1,853.16 × 369.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.51x = 685,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,335.63/1,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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