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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,844.99 and 408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,844.99 and 408.35 is: 612.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,844.99 = 408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,844.99 = 408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,844.99 × 408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 753,404.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,404.24/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.40

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