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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.89, 1,848.24 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.89, 1,848.24 and 583.08 is: 874.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.89 : 1,848.24 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.89/1,848.24 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.89x = 1,848.24 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.89x = 1,077,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,671.78/1,231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.81

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