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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.77, 1,847.67 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.77, 1,847.67 and 366.09 is: 549.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.77 : 1,847.67 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.77/1,847.67 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.77x = 1,847.67 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.77x = 676,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,413.51/1,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.14

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