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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.36, 1,846.72 and 581.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.36, 1,846.72 and 581.44 is: 872.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.36 : 1,846.72 = 581.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.36/1,846.72 = 581.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.36x = 1,846.72 × 581.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.36x = 1,073,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,756.88/1,231.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.01

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