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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.28, 1,848.69 and 712.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.28, 1,848.69 and 712.67 is: 1,069.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.28 : 1,848.69 = 712.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.28/1,848.69 = 712.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.28x = 1,848.69 × 712.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.28x = 1,317,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,496.66/1,232.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.15

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