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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.32, 1,843.98 and 797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.32, 1,843.98 and 797.16 is: 1,193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.32 : 1,843.98 = 797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.32/1,843.98 = 797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.32x = 1,843.98 × 797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.32x = 1,469,947.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,947.10/1,231.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.80

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