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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.14, 1,844.82 and 408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.14, 1,844.82 and 408.26 is: 612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.14 : 1,844.82 = 408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.14/1,844.82 = 408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.14x = 1,844.82 × 408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.14x = 753,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,166.21/1,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.26

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