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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.94, 1,848.58 and 821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.94, 1,848.58 and 821.30 is: 1,232.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.94 : 1,848.58 = 821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.94/1,848.58 = 821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.94x = 1,848.58 × 821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.94x = 1,518,238.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,238.75/1,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.40

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