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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.65, 1,845.92 and 353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.65, 1,845.92 and 353.15 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.65 : 1,845.92 = 353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.65/1,845.92 = 353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.65x = 1,845.92 × 353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.65x = 651,875.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,875.65/1,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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