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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.11, 1,846.67 and 717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.11, 1,846.67 and 717.75 is: 1,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.11 : 1,846.67 = 717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.11/1,846.67 = 717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.11x = 1,846.67 × 717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.11x = 1,325,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,443.80/1,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.63

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