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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.67, 1,844.89 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.67, 1,844.89 and 614.57 is: 921.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.67 : 1,844.89 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.67/1,844.89 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.67x = 1,844.89 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.67x = 1,133,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,814.05/1,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.30

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