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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.20, 1,848.69 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.20, 1,848.69 and 924.08 is: 1,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.20 : 1,848.69 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.20/1,848.69 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.20x = 1,848.69 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.20x = 1,708,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,328.21/1,236.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.92

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