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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.49, 1,846.41 and 581.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.49, 1,846.41 and 581.21 is: 872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.49 : 1,846.41 = 581.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.49/1,846.41 = 581.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.49x = 1,846.41 × 581.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.49x = 1,073,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,151.96/1,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.13

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