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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,846.56 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,846.56 and 582.08 is: 872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,846.56 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,846.56 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,846.56 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 1,074,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,845.64/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.67

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