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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.92, 1,847.88 and 366.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.92, 1,847.88 and 366.23 is: 549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.92 : 1,847.88 = 366.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.92/1,847.88 = 366.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.92x = 1,847.88 × 366.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.92x = 676,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,749.09/1,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.35

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