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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.46, 1,842.92 and 709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.46, 1,842.92 and 709.23 is: 1,062.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.46 : 1,842.92 = 709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.46/1,842.92 = 709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.46x = 1,842.92 × 709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.46x = 1,307,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,044.94/1,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.24

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