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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.42, 1,844.19 and 710.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.42, 1,844.19 and 710.33 is: 1,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.42 : 1,844.19 = 710.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.42/1,844.19 = 710.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.42x = 1,844.19 × 710.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.42x = 1,309,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,983.48/1,231.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.80

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