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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.66, 1,846.26 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.66, 1,846.26 and 614.52 is: 921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.66 : 1,846.26 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.66/1,846.26 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.66x = 1,846.26 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.66x = 1,134,563.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,563.70/1,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.91

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