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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.96, 1,850 and 975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.96, 1,850 and 975.68 is: 1,463.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.96 : 1,850 = 975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.96/1,850 = 975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.96x = 1,850 × 975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.96x = 1,805,008
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,008/1,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.96

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