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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.61, 1,846.37 and 606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.61, 1,846.37 and 606.98 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.61 : 1,846.37 = 606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.61/1,846.37 = 606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.61x = 1,846.37 × 606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.61x = 1,120,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,709.66/1,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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