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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.74, 1,849.32 and 1,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.74, 1,849.32 and 1,038.42 is: 1,559.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.74 : 1,849.32 = 1,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.74/1,849.32 = 1,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.74x = 1,849.32 × 1,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.74x = 1,920,370.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,370.87/1,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.07

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