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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231, 1,846.50 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231, 1,846.50 and 319 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231 : 1,846.50 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231/1,846.50 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231x = 1,846.50 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231x = 589,033.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,033.50/1,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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