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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.14, 1,846.74 and 365.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.14, 1,846.74 and 365.52 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.14 : 1,846.74 = 365.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.14/1,846.74 = 365.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.14x = 1,846.74 × 365.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.14x = 675,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,020.40/1,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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