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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.95, 1,845.03 and 499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.95, 1,845.03 and 499.61 is: 748.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.95 : 1,845.03 = 499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.95/1,845.03 = 499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.95x = 1,845.03 × 499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.95x = 921,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,795.44/1,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.85

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