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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.06, 1,845.63 and 614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.06, 1,845.63 and 614.46 is: 921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.06 : 1,845.63 = 614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.06/1,845.63 = 614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.06x = 1,845.63 × 614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.06x = 1,134,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,056.58/1,231.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.20

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