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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.49 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.49 and 352.73 is: 529.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.27 : 1,845.49 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.27/1,845.49 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.27x = 1,845.49 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.27x = 650,959.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,959.69/1,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.12

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