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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.17, 1,845.27 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.17, 1,845.27 and 352.68 is: 529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.17 : 1,845.27 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.17/1,845.27 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.17x = 1,845.27 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.17x = 650,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,789.82/1,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.03

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