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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.46, 1,845.78 and 646.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.46, 1,845.78 and 646.06 is: 967.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.46 : 1,845.78 = 646.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.46/1,845.78 = 646.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.46x = 1,845.78 × 646.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.46x = 1,192,484.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,484.63/1,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.56

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