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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.65, 1,850.25 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.65, 1,850.25 and 583.84 is: 876.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.65 : 1,850.25 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.65/1,850.25 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.65x = 1,850.25 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.65x = 1,080,240.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,240.71/1,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.36

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