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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.11, 1,845.17 and 716.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.11, 1,845.17 and 716.75 is: 1,075.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.11 : 1,845.17 = 716.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.11/1,845.17 = 716.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.11x = 1,845.17 × 716.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.11x = 1,322,525.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,525.60/1,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.13

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