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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.96, 1,846.44 and 365.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.96, 1,846.44 and 365.34 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.96 : 1,846.44 = 365.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.96/1,846.44 = 365.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.96x = 1,846.44 × 365.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.96x = 674,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,578.39/1,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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