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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.15, 1,848.78 and 910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.15, 1,848.78 and 910.17 is: 1,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.15 : 1,848.78 = 910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.15/1,848.78 = 910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.15x = 1,848.78 × 910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.15x = 1,682,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,704.09/1,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.67

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