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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.78, 1,846.48 and 365.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.78, 1,846.48 and 365.10 is: 547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.78 : 1,846.48 = 365.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.78/1,846.48 = 365.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.78x = 1,846.48 × 365.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.78x = 674,149.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,149.85/1,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.74

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