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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.93, 1,849.94 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.93, 1,849.94 and 463.25 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.93 : 1,849.94 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.93/1,849.94 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.93x = 1,849.94 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.93x = 856,984.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,984.71/1,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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