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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.68, 1,847.76 and 615.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.68, 1,847.76 and 615.52 is: 923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.68 : 1,847.76 = 615.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.68/1,847.76 = 615.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.68x = 1,847.76 × 615.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.68x = 1,137,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,333.24/1,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.40

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