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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.59, 1,845.50 and 408.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.59, 1,845.50 and 408.71 is: 612.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.59 : 1,845.50 = 408.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.59/1,845.50 = 408.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.59x = 1,845.50 × 408.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.59x = 754,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,263.03/1,230.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.93

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