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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.14, 1,846.52 and 682.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.14, 1,846.52 and 682.79 is: 1,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.14 : 1,846.52 = 682.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.14/1,846.52 = 682.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.14x = 1,846.52 × 682.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.14x = 1,260,772.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,772.74/1,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.91

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