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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.72, 1,848.10 and 616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.72, 1,848.10 and 616.09 is: 923.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.72 : 1,848.10 = 616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.72/1,848.10 = 616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.72x = 1,848.10 × 616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.72x = 1,138,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,594.39/1,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.64

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