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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.64, 1,847.28 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.64, 1,847.28 and 745.56 is: 1,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.64 : 1,847.28 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.64/1,847.28 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.64x = 1,847.28 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.64x = 1,377,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,258.08/1,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.32

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