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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.24, 1,850.28 and 1,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.24, 1,850.28 and 1,118.52 is: 1,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.24 : 1,850.28 = 1,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.24/1,850.28 = 1,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.24x = 1,850.28 × 1,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.24x = 2,069,575.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,575.19/1,230.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.25

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