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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.94, 1,845.06 and 1,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.94, 1,845.06 and 1,010.89 is: 1,512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.94 : 1,845.06 = 1,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.94/1,845.06 = 1,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.94x = 1,845.06 × 1,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.94x = 1,865,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,152.70/1,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.77

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