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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.76, 1,845.42 and 408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.76, 1,845.42 and 408.81 is: 612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.76 : 1,845.42 = 408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.76/1,845.42 = 408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.76x = 1,845.42 × 408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.76x = 754,426.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,426.15/1,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.98

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