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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.16, 1,699.24 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.16, 1,699.24 and 918.20 is: 1,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.16 : 1,699.24 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.16/1,699.24 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.16x = 1,699.24 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.16x = 1,560,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,242.17/1,232.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.27

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