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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.33 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.33 and 365.13 is: 547.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.89 : 1,846.33 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.89/1,846.33 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.89x = 1,846.33 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.89x = 674,148.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,148.65/1,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.69

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