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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.90, 1,847.40 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.90, 1,847.40 and 365.92 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.90 : 1,847.40 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.90/1,847.40 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.90x = 1,847.40 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.90x = 676,000.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,000.61/1,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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