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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.16, 1,844.54 and 408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.16, 1,844.54 and 408.22 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.16 : 1,844.54 = 408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.16/1,844.54 = 408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.16x = 1,844.54 × 408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.16x = 752,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,978.12/1,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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