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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.47 and 615.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.89, 1,846.47 and 615.02 is: 922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.89 : 1,846.47 = 615.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.89/1,846.47 = 615.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.89x = 1,846.47 × 615.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.89x = 1,135,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,615.98/1,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.60

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