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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.32 and 583.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.79, 1,849.32 and 583.17 is: 874.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.79 : 1,849.32 = 583.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.79/1,849.32 = 583.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.79x = 1,849.32 × 583.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.79x = 1,078,467.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,467.94/1,232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.82

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