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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.38, 1,845.58 and 364.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.38, 1,845.58 and 364.63 is: 546.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.38 : 1,845.58 = 364.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.38/1,845.58 = 364.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.38x = 1,845.58 × 364.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.38x = 672,948.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,948.31/1,230.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.94

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