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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.41, 1,848.63 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.41, 1,848.63 and 388.11 is: 582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.41 : 1,848.63 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.41/1,848.63 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.41x = 1,848.63 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.41x = 717,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,469.85/1,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.17

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