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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.78, 1,846.49 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.78, 1,846.49 and 365.09 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.78 : 1,846.49 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.78/1,846.49 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.78x = 1,846.49 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.78x = 674,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,135.03/1,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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