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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.80, 1,846.75 and 793.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.80, 1,846.75 and 793.18 is: 1,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.80 : 1,846.75 = 793.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.80/1,846.75 = 793.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.80x = 1,846.75 × 793.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.80x = 1,464,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,805.17/1,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.16

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