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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.10, 1,845.12 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.10, 1,845.12 and 613.62 is: 920.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.10 : 1,845.12 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.10/1,845.12 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.10x = 1,845.12 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.10x = 1,132,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,202.53/1,230.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.42

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