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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.48, 1,846.47 and 711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.48, 1,846.47 and 711.50 is: 1,067.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.48 : 1,846.47 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.48/1,846.47 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.48x = 1,846.47 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.48x = 1,313,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,763.41/1,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.69

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