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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.37, 1,845.78 and 397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.37, 1,845.78 and 397.65 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.37 : 1,845.78 = 397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.37/1,845.78 = 397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.37x = 1,845.78 × 397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.37x = 733,971.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,971.70/1,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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