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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.83, 1,845.01 and 1,012.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.83, 1,845.01 and 1,012.13 is: 1,517.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.83 : 1,845.01 = 1,012.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.83/1,845.01 = 1,012.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.83x = 1,845.01 × 1,012.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.83x = 1,867,375.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,375.69/1,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.17

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