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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.21, 1,844.51 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.21, 1,844.51 and 744.21 is: 1,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.21 : 1,844.51 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.21/1,844.51 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.21x = 1,844.51 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.21x = 1,372,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,699.07/1,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.82

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