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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.68, 1,845.82 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.68, 1,845.82 and 450.60 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.68 : 1,845.82 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.68/1,845.82 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.68x = 1,845.82 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.68x = 831,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,726.49/1,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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