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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.58, 1,846.44 and 987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.58, 1,846.44 and 987.96 is: 1,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.58 : 1,846.44 = 987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.58/1,846.44 = 987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.58x = 1,846.44 × 987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.58x = 1,824,208.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,208.86/1,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.99

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