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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.88, 1,846.50 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.88, 1,846.50 and 365.08 is: 547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.88 : 1,846.50 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.88/1,846.50 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.88x = 1,846.50 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.88x = 674,120.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,120.22/1,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.67

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