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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.42, 1,848.85 and 744.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.42, 1,848.85 and 744.89 is: 1,117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.42 : 1,848.85 = 744.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.42/1,848.85 = 744.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.42x = 1,848.85 × 744.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.42x = 1,377,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,178.77/1,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.46

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