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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.54, 1,847.96 and 462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.54, 1,847.96 and 462.38 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.54 : 1,847.96 = 462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.54/1,847.96 = 462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.54x = 1,847.96 × 462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.54x = 854,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,451.66/1,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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