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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.83, 1,845.83 and 1,093.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.83, 1,845.83 and 1,093.29 is: 1,638.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.83 : 1,845.83 = 1,093.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.83/1,845.83 = 1,093.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.83x = 1,845.83 × 1,093.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.83x = 2,018,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,022.01/1,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638.23

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