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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.76 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.92, 1,844.76 and 460.48 is: 690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.92 : 1,844.76 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.92/1,844.76 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.92x = 1,844.76 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.92x = 849,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,475.08/1,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.68

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