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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.33 and 743.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.33 and 743.19 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.27 : 1,845.33 = 743.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.27/1,845.33 = 743.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.27x = 1,845.33 × 743.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.27x = 1,371,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,430.80/1,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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