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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.71, 1,845.61 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.71, 1,845.61 and 450.45 is: 675.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.71 : 1,845.61 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.71/1,845.61 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.71x = 1,845.61 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.71x = 831,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,353.90/1,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.51

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