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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.87, 1,848.11 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.87, 1,848.11 and 366.18 is: 549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.87 : 1,848.11 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.87/1,848.11 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.87x = 1,848.11 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.87x = 676,734.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,734.47/1,231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.36

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