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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.40, 1,846.32 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.40, 1,846.32 and 580.80 is: 871.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.40 : 1,846.32 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.40/1,846.32 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.40x = 1,846.32 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.40x = 1,072,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,342.66/1,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.54

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