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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.12, 1,845.84 and 654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.12, 1,845.84 and 654.24 is: 979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.12 : 1,845.84 = 654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.12/1,845.84 = 654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.12x = 1,845.84 × 654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.12x = 1,207,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,622.36/1,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.32

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