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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.03, 1,846.94 and 836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.03, 1,846.94 and 836.85 is: 1,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.03 : 1,846.94 = 836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.03/1,846.94 = 836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.03x = 1,846.94 × 836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.03x = 1,545,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,607.55/1,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.52

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