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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.29, 1,845.03 and 408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.29, 1,845.03 and 408.32 is: 612.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.29 : 1,845.03 = 408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.29/1,845.03 = 408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.29x = 1,845.03 × 408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.29x = 753,362.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,362.65/1,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.35

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