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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.57, 1,844.76 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.57, 1,844.76 and 450.03 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.57 : 1,844.76 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.57/1,844.76 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.57x = 1,844.76 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.57x = 830,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,197.34/1,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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