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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.69, 1,846.40 and 461.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.69, 1,846.40 and 461.25 is: 692.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.69 : 1,846.40 = 461.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.69/1,846.40 = 461.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.69x = 1,846.40 × 461.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.69x = 851,649.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,649.69/1,230.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.01

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