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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.88, 1,848.34 and 616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.88, 1,848.34 and 616.25 is: 923.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.88 : 1,848.34 = 616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.88/1,848.34 = 616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.88x = 1,848.34 × 616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.88x = 1,139,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,039.53/1,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.89

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