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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.04, 1,699.28 and 1,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.04, 1,699.28 and 1,132.72 is: 1,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.04 : 1,699.28 = 1,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.04/1,699.28 = 1,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.04x = 1,699.28 × 1,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.04x = 1,924,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,808.44/1,232.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.29

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