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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.13, 1,846.99 and 365.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.13, 1,846.99 and 365.44 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.13 : 1,846.99 = 365.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.13/1,846.99 = 365.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.13x = 1,846.99 × 365.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.13x = 674,964.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,964.03/1,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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