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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.44, 1,847.14 and 1,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.44, 1,847.14 and 1,057.88 is: 1,585.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.44 : 1,847.14 = 1,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.44/1,847.14 = 1,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.44x = 1,847.14 × 1,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.44x = 1,954,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,052.46/1,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.52

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