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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.79, 1,846.23 and 365.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.79, 1,846.23 and 365.09 is: 547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.79 : 1,846.23 = 365.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.79/1,846.23 = 365.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.79x = 1,846.23 × 365.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.79x = 674,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,040.11/1,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.65

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