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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.08, 1,845.10 and 364.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.08, 1,845.10 and 364.18 is: 546.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.08 : 1,845.10 = 364.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.08/1,845.10 = 364.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.08x = 1,845.10 × 364.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.08x = 671,948.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,948.52/1,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.26

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