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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.10, 1,847.17 and 738.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.10, 1,847.17 and 738.46 is: 1,107.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.10 : 1,847.17 = 738.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.10/1,847.17 = 738.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.10x = 1,847.17 × 738.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.10x = 1,364,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,054.69/1,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.99

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