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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.45, 1,844.61 and 613.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.45, 1,844.61 and 613.53 is: 919.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.45 : 1,844.61 = 613.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.45/1,844.61 = 613.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.45x = 1,844.61 × 613.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.45x = 1,131,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,723.57/1,230.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.76

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