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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.32, 1,845.59 and 352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.32, 1,845.59 and 352.81 is: 529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.32 : 1,845.59 = 352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.32/1,845.59 = 352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.32x = 1,845.59 × 352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.32x = 651,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,142.61/1,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.25

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