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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.31, 1,845.87 and 580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.31, 1,845.87 and 580.96 is: 871.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.31 : 1,845.87 = 580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.31/1,845.87 = 580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.31x = 1,845.87 × 580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.31x = 1,072,376.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,376.64/1,230.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.63

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