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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.52, 1,844.64 and 645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.52, 1,844.64 and 645.40 is: 967.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.52 : 1,844.64 = 645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.52/1,844.64 = 645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.52x = 1,844.64 × 645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.52x = 1,190,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,530.66/1,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.50

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