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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.80, 1,848.12 and 582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.80, 1,848.12 and 582.60 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.80 : 1,848.12 = 582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.80/1,848.12 = 582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.80x = 1,848.12 × 582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.80x = 1,076,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,714.71/1,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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