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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.75, 1,847.72 and 462.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.75, 1,847.72 and 462.25 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.75 : 1,847.72 = 462.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.75/1,847.72 = 462.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.75x = 1,847.72 × 462.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.75x = 854,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,108.57/1,231.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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