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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.66, 1,847.61 and 646.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.66, 1,847.61 and 646.11 is: 970.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.66 : 1,847.61 = 646.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.66/1,847.61 = 646.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.66x = 1,847.61 × 646.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.66x = 1,193,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,759.30/1,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.02

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