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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.97, 1,846.78 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.97, 1,846.78 and 409.30 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.97 : 1,846.78 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.97/1,846.78 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.97x = 1,846.78 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.97x = 755,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,877.82/1,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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