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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.03, 1,844.41 and 364.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.03, 1,844.41 and 364.23 is: 546.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.03 : 1,844.41 = 364.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.03/1,844.41 = 364.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.03x = 1,844.41 × 364.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.03x = 671,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,789.45/1,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.16

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