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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.54, 1,847.09 and 816.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.54, 1,847.09 and 816.56 is: 1,223.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.54 : 1,847.09 = 816.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.54/1,847.09 = 816.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.54x = 1,847.09 × 816.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.54x = 1,508,246.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,246.49/1,232.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.69

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