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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.50, 1,845.63 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.50, 1,845.63 and 607.14 is: 909.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.50 : 1,845.63 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.50/1,845.63 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.50x = 1,845.63 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.50x = 1,120,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,555.80/1,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.91

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