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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.70, 1,845.51 and 537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.70, 1,845.51 and 537.04 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.70 : 1,845.51 = 537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.70/1,845.51 = 537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.70x = 1,845.51 × 537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.70x = 991,112.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,112.69/1,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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