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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.30, 1,913.40 and 1,230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.30, 1,913.40 and 1,230.30 is: 1,845.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.30 : 1,913.40 = 1,230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.30/1,913.40 = 1,230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.30x = 1,913.40 × 1,230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.30x = 2,354,056.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,056.02/1,275.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.88

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