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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.63, 1,846.35 and 408.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.63, 1,846.35 and 408.93 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.63 : 1,846.35 = 408.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.63/1,846.35 = 408.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.63x = 1,846.35 × 408.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.63x = 755,027.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,027.91/1,230.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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