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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.35, 1,849.84 and 685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.35, 1,849.84 and 685.60 is: 1,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.35 : 1,849.84 = 685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.35/1,849.84 = 685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.35x = 1,849.84 × 685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.35x = 1,268,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,243.97/1,232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.13

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