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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.30, 1,844.33 and 614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.30, 1,844.33 and 614.19 is: 920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.30 : 1,844.33 = 614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.30/1,844.33 = 614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.30x = 1,844.33 × 614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.30x = 1,132,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,775.19/1,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.73

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