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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.76, 1,848.15 and 616.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.76, 1,848.15 and 616.15 is: 923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.76 : 1,848.15 = 616.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.76/1,848.15 = 616.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.76x = 1,848.15 × 616.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.76x = 1,138,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,737.62/1,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.73

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