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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.36, 1,845.04 and 408.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.36, 1,845.04 and 408.48 is: 612.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.36 : 1,845.04 = 408.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.36/1,845.04 = 408.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.36x = 1,845.04 × 408.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.36x = 753,661.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,661.94/1,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.55

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