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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.46, 1,847.28 and 713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.46, 1,847.28 and 713 is: 1,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.46 : 1,847.28 = 713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.46/1,847.28 = 713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.46x = 1,847.28 × 713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.46x = 1,317,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,110.64/1,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.95

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