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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.64, 1,847.76 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.64, 1,847.76 and 365.96 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.64 : 1,847.76 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.64/1,847.76 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.64x = 1,847.76 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.64x = 676,198.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,198.38/1,231.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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