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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.60, 1,846.32 and 614.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.60, 1,846.32 and 614.43 is: 920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.60 : 1,846.32 = 614.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.60/1,846.32 = 614.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.60x = 1,846.32 × 614.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.60x = 1,134,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,434.40/1,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.36

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