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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.21, 1,845.36 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.21, 1,845.36 and 352.80 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.21 : 1,845.36 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.21/1,845.36 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.21x = 1,845.36 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.21x = 651,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,043.01/1,230.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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