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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.44, 1,846.70 and 613.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.44, 1,846.70 and 613.95 is: 921.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.44 : 1,846.70 = 613.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.44/1,846.70 = 613.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.44x = 1,846.70 × 613.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.44x = 1,133,778.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,778.40/1,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.45

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