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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.70, 1,851.95 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.70, 1,851.95 and 310.23 is: 465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.70 : 1,851.95 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.70/1,851.95 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.70x = 1,851.95 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.70x = 574,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,528.90/1,234.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.32

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