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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.67 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.67 and 366.26 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.88 : 1,847.67 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.88/1,847.67 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.88x = 1,847.67 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.88x = 676,727.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,727.61/1,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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