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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.45, 1,848.06 and 924.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.45, 1,848.06 and 924.13 is: 1,386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.45 : 1,848.06 = 924.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.45/1,848.06 = 924.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.45x = 1,848.06 × 924.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.45x = 1,707,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,847.69/1,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.86

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