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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.88, 1,850.04 and 616.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.88, 1,850.04 and 616.56 is: 925.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.88 : 1,850.04 = 616.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.88/1,850.04 = 616.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.88x = 1,850.04 × 616.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.88x = 1,140,660.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,660.66/1,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.20

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