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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.15, 1,845.03 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.15, 1,845.03 and 408.30 is: 612.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.15 : 1,845.03 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.15/1,845.03 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.15x = 1,845.03 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.15x = 753,325.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,325.75/1,230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.39

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