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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.24, 1,847 and 615.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.24, 1,847 and 615.10 is: 922.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.24 : 1,847 = 615.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.24/1,847 = 615.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.24x = 1,847 × 615.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.24x = 1,136,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,089.70/1,231.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.72

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