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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.14, 1,845.41 and 499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.14, 1,845.41 and 499.76 is: 749.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.14 : 1,845.41 = 499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.14/1,845.41 = 499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.14x = 1,845.41 × 499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.14x = 922,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,250.38/1,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.71

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