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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.20, 1,867.80 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.20, 1,867.80 and 367.73 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.20 : 1,867.80 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.20/1,867.80 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.20x = 1,867.80 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.20x = 686,846.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,846.09/1,245.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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