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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.82, 1,846.47 and 461.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.82, 1,846.47 and 461.86 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.82 : 1,846.47 = 461.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.82/1,846.47 = 461.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.82x = 1,846.47 × 461.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.82x = 852,810.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,810.63/1,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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