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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.63, 1,847.70 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.63, 1,847.70 and 354.13 is: 531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.63 : 1,847.70 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.63/1,847.70 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.63x = 1,847.70 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.63x = 654,326.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,326.00/1,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.27

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