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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.93, 1,847.61 and 744.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.93, 1,847.61 and 744.93 is: 1,118.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.93 : 1,847.61 = 744.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.93/1,847.61 = 744.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.93x = 1,847.61 × 744.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.93x = 1,376,340.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,340.12/1,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.13

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