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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.80, 1,847.67 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.80, 1,847.67 and 366.12 is: 549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.80 : 1,847.67 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.80/1,847.67 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.80x = 1,847.67 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.80x = 676,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,468.94/1,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.17

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