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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,853.62 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,853.62 and 369.84 is: 554.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,853.62 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,853.62 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,853.62 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 685,542.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,542.82/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.81

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