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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.46, 1,847.48 and 683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.46, 1,847.48 and 683.48 is: 1,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.46 : 1,847.48 = 683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.46/1,847.48 = 683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.46x = 1,847.48 × 683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.46x = 1,262,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,715.63/1,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.55

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