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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.77, 1,853.65 and 369.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.77, 1,853.65 and 369.88 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.77 : 1,853.65 = 369.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.77/1,853.65 = 369.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.77x = 1,853.65 × 369.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.77x = 685,628.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,628.06/1,235.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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