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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.60, 1,845.19 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.60, 1,845.19 and 408.65 is: 612.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.60 : 1,845.19 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.60/1,845.19 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.60x = 1,845.19 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.60x = 754,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,042.02/1,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.74

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