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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.42, 1,845.51 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.42, 1,845.51 and 460.98 is: 691.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.42 : 1,845.51 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.42/1,845.51 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.42x = 1,845.51 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.42x = 850,743.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,743.20/1,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.43

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