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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,846.05 and 365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,846.05 and 365.05 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,846.05 = 365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,846.05 = 365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,846.05 × 365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 673,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,900.55/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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