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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.80, 1,846.65 and 645.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.80, 1,846.65 and 645.17 is: 967.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.80 : 1,846.65 = 645.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.80/1,846.65 = 645.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.80x = 1,846.65 × 645.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.80x = 1,191,403.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,403.18/1,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.99

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