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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.90, 1,845.78 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.90, 1,845.78 and 450.36 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.90 : 1,845.78 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.90/1,845.78 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.90x = 1,845.78 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.90x = 831,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,265.48/1,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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