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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.48, 1,854.40 and 552.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.48, 1,854.40 and 552.32 is: 828.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.48 : 1,854.40 = 552.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.48/1,854.40 = 552.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.48x = 1,854.40 × 552.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.48x = 1,024,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,222.21/1,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.34

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