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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.91, 1,849.67 and 821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.91, 1,849.67 and 821.03 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.91 : 1,849.67 = 821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.91/1,849.67 = 821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.91x = 1,849.67 × 821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.91x = 1,518,621.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,621.21/1,232.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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