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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.12, 1,849.44 and 685.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.12, 1,849.44 and 685.12 is: 1,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.12 : 1,849.44 = 685.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.12/1,849.44 = 685.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.12x = 1,849.44 × 685.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.12x = 1,267,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,088.33/1,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.55

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