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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.08, 1,848.98 and 1,114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.08, 1,848.98 and 1,114.44 is: 1,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.08 : 1,848.98 = 1,114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.08/1,848.98 = 1,114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.08x = 1,848.98 × 1,114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.08x = 2,060,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,562.45/1,232.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.43

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