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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.20, 1,844.10 and 742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.20, 1,844.10 and 742.50 is: 1,112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.20 : 1,844.10 = 742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.20/1,844.10 = 742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.20x = 1,844.10 × 742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.20x = 1,369,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,369,244.25/1,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.12

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