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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.82, 1,849.95 and 463.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.82, 1,849.95 and 463.86 is: 696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.82 : 1,849.95 = 463.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.82/1,849.95 = 463.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.82x = 1,849.95 × 463.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.82x = 858,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,117.81/1,232.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.06

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