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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.17, 1,846.79 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.17, 1,846.79 and 365.49 is: 548.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.17 : 1,846.79 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.17/1,846.79 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.17x = 1,846.79 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.17x = 674,981.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,981.45/1,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.24

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