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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.84, 1,847.58 and 462.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.84, 1,847.58 and 462.34 is: 693.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.84 : 1,847.58 = 462.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.84/1,847.58 = 462.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.84x = 1,847.58 × 462.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.84x = 854,210.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,210.14/1,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.44

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