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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.91, 1,848.53 and 462.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.91, 1,848.53 and 462.75 is: 693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.91 : 1,848.53 = 462.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.91/1,848.53 = 462.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.91x = 1,848.53 × 462.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.91x = 855,404.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,404.94/1,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.81

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