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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.60, 1,846.11 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.60, 1,846.11 and 408.60 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.60 : 1,846.11 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.60/1,846.11 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.60x = 1,846.11 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.60x = 754,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,320.55/1,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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