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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,847.34 and 462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,847.34 and 462 is: 692.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,847.34 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,847.34 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,847.34 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 853,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,471.08/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.93

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