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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.08, 1,845.68 and 711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.08, 1,845.68 and 711.75 is: 1,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.08 : 1,845.68 = 711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.08/1,845.68 = 711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.08x = 1,845.68 × 711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.08x = 1,313,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,666.10/1,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.22

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