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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.40, 1,848.55 and 839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.40, 1,848.55 and 839.60 is: 1,259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.40 : 1,848.55 = 839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.40/1,848.55 = 839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.40x = 1,848.55 × 839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.40x = 1,552,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,033.34/1,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.36

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