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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.25, 1,845.24 and 683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.25, 1,845.24 and 683.69 is: 1,024.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.25 : 1,845.24 = 683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.25/1,845.24 = 683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.25x = 1,845.24 × 683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.25x = 1,261,572.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,572.14/1,231.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.63

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