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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.92, 1,847.46 and 646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.92, 1,847.46 and 646.34 is: 970.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.92 : 1,847.46 = 646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.92/1,847.46 = 646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.92x = 1,847.46 × 646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.92x = 1,194,087.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,087.30/1,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.08

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