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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.54, 1,846.23 and 408.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.54, 1,846.23 and 408.90 is: 613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.54 : 1,846.23 = 408.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.54/1,846.23 = 408.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.54x = 1,846.23 × 408.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.54x = 754,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,923.45/1,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.49

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