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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.90, 1,844.61 and 744.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.90, 1,844.61 and 744.28 is: 1,114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.90 : 1,844.61 = 744.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.90/1,844.61 = 744.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.90x = 1,844.61 × 744.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.90x = 1,372,906.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,906.33/1,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.46

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