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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224, 1,836.84 and 932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224, 1,836.84 and 932.40 is: 1,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224 : 1,836.84 = 932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224/1,836.84 = 932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224x = 1,836.84 × 932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224x = 1,712,669.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,669.62/1,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.24

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