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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.97, 1,846.46 and 365.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.97, 1,846.46 and 365.35 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.97 : 1,846.46 = 365.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.97/1,846.46 = 365.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.97x = 1,846.46 × 365.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.97x = 674,604.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,604.16/1,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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