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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.13, 1,845.60 and 499.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.13, 1,845.60 and 499.31 is: 749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.13 : 1,845.60 = 499.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.13/1,845.60 = 499.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.13x = 1,845.60 × 499.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.13x = 921,526.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,526.54/1,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.13

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