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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.66, 1,846.08 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.66, 1,846.08 and 683.10 is: 1,024.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.66 : 1,846.08 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.66/1,846.08 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.66x = 1,846.08 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.66x = 1,261,057.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,057.25/1,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.70

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