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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.02 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.02 and 365 is: 547.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.89 : 1,846.02 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.89/1,846.02 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.89x = 1,846.02 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.89x = 673,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,797.30/1,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.41

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