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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.26, 1,845 and 408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.26, 1,845 and 408.40 is: 612.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.26 : 1,845 = 408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.26/1,845 = 408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.26x = 1,845 × 408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.26x = 753,498
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,498/1,230.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.47

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