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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.34, 1,854.52 and 370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.34, 1,854.52 and 370.66 is: 555.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.34 : 1,854.52 = 370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.34/1,854.52 = 370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.34x = 1,854.52 × 370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.34x = 687,396.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,396.38/1,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.99

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