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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.37, 1,845.89 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.37, 1,845.89 and 537.09 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.37 : 1,845.89 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.37/1,845.89 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.37x = 1,845.89 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.37x = 991,409.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,409.06/1,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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