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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.68, 1,846.20 and 365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.68, 1,846.20 and 365.06 is: 547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.68 : 1,846.20 = 365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.68/1,846.20 = 365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.68x = 1,846.20 × 365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.68x = 673,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,973.77/1,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.64

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