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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.03, 1,844.80 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.03, 1,844.80 and 364.11 is: 546.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.03 : 1,844.80 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.03/1,844.80 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.03x = 1,844.80 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.03x = 671,710.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,710.13/1,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.09

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