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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.77, 1,834.84 and 631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.77, 1,834.84 and 631.16 is: 946.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.77 : 1,834.84 = 631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.77/1,834.84 = 631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.77x = 1,834.84 × 631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.77x = 1,158,083.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,083.54/1,223.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.32

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