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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.46, 1,848.19 and 615.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.46, 1,848.19 and 615.43 is: 922.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.46 : 1,848.19 = 615.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.46/1,848.19 = 615.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.46x = 1,848.19 × 615.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.46x = 1,137,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,428.49/1,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.89

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