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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.66, 1,847.82 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.66, 1,847.82 and 365.98 is: 549.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.66 : 1,847.82 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.66/1,847.82 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.66x = 1,847.82 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.66x = 676,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,265.16/1,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.07

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