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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.52, 1,845.66 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.52, 1,845.66 and 408.52 is: 612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.52 : 1,845.66 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.52/1,845.66 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.52x = 1,845.66 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.52x = 753,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,989.02/1,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.74

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