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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.14, 1,845.45 and 460.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.14, 1,845.45 and 460.64 is: 691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.14 : 1,845.45 = 460.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.14/1,845.45 = 460.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.14x = 1,845.45 × 460.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.14x = 850,088.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,088.09/1,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.05

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