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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.60, 1,832.53 and 1,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.60, 1,832.53 and 1,031.30 is: 1,538.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.60 : 1,832.53 = 1,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.60/1,832.53 = 1,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.60x = 1,832.53 × 1,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.60x = 1,889,888.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,888.15/1,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.24

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