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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.12, 1,842.60 and 838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.12, 1,842.60 and 838.80 is: 1,256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.12 : 1,842.60 = 838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.12/1,842.60 = 838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.12x = 1,842.60 × 838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.12x = 1,545,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,572.88/1,230.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.44

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