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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.96, 1,846.67 and 711.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.96, 1,846.67 and 711.73 is: 1,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.96 : 1,846.67 = 711.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.96/1,846.67 = 711.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.96x = 1,846.67 × 711.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.96x = 1,314,330.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,330.44/1,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.00

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