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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.06, 1,845.92 and 1,036.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.06, 1,845.92 and 1,036.85 is: 1,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.06 : 1,845.92 = 1,036.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.06/1,845.92 = 1,036.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.06x = 1,845.92 × 1,036.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.06x = 1,913,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913,935.51/1,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.45

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