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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.71, 1,846.07 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.71, 1,846.07 and 365.03 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.71 : 1,846.07 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.71/1,846.07 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.71x = 1,846.07 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.71x = 673,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,859.88/1,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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