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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.24, 1,845.36 and 614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.24, 1,845.36 and 614.24 is: 921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.24 : 1,845.36 = 614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.24/1,845.36 = 614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.24x = 1,845.36 × 614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.24x = 1,133,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,493.93/1,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.36

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