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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.61, 1,845.93 and 353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.61, 1,845.93 and 353.14 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.61 : 1,845.93 = 353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.61/1,845.93 = 353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.61x = 1,845.93 × 353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.61x = 651,871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,871.72/1,230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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