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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.52, 1,846.34 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.52, 1,846.34 and 461.08 is: 691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.52 : 1,846.34 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.52/1,846.34 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.52x = 1,846.34 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.52x = 851,310.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,310.45/1,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.83

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