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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.33, 1,845.50 and 613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.33, 1,845.50 and 613.42 is: 920.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.33 : 1,845.50 = 613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.33/1,845.50 = 613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.33x = 1,845.50 × 613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.33x = 1,132,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,058.93/1,230.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.13

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