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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.88, 1,843.44 and 1,084.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.88, 1,843.44 and 1,084.96 is: 1,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.88 : 1,843.44 = 1,084.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.88/1,843.44 = 1,084.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.88x = 1,843.44 × 1,084.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.88x = 2,000,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,058.66/1,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.90

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