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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.44, 1,848.20 and 614.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.44, 1,848.20 and 614.95 is: 922.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.44 : 1,848.20 = 614.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.44/1,848.20 = 614.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.44x = 1,848.20 × 614.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.44x = 1,136,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,550.59/1,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.94

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