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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.58, 1,839.26 and 1,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.58, 1,839.26 and 1,095.50 is: 1,636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.58 : 1,839.26 = 1,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.58/1,839.26 = 1,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.58x = 1,839.26 × 1,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.58x = 2,014,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,014,909.33/1,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.04

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