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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.54, 1,845.69 and 683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.54, 1,845.69 and 683.44 is: 1,024.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.54 : 1,845.69 = 683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.54/1,845.69 = 683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.54x = 1,845.69 × 683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.54x = 1,261,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,418.37/1,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.26

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