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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.52, 1,848.08 and 1,132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.52, 1,848.08 and 1,132.64 is: 1,699.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.52 : 1,848.08 = 1,132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.52/1,848.08 = 1,132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.52x = 1,848.08 × 1,132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.52x = 2,093,209.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,209.33/1,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.70

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