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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.51 and 613.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.51 and 613.57 is: 920.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.27 : 1,845.51 = 613.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.27/1,845.51 = 613.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.27x = 1,845.51 × 613.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.27x = 1,132,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,349.57/1,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.41

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