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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.11, 1,846.97 and 365.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.11, 1,846.97 and 365.42 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.11 : 1,846.97 = 365.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.11/1,846.97 = 365.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.11x = 1,846.97 × 365.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.11x = 674,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,919.78/1,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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