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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.60, 1,845.65 and 450.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.60, 1,845.65 and 450.68 is: 675.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.60 : 1,845.65 = 450.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.60/1,845.65 = 450.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.60x = 1,845.65 × 450.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.60x = 831,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,789.44/1,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.92

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