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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.50, 1,846.02 and 683.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.50, 1,846.02 and 683.94 is: 1,025.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.50 : 1,846.02 = 683.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.50/1,846.02 = 683.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.50x = 1,846.02 × 683.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.50x = 1,262,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,566.92/1,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.23

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