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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.32, 1,854.32 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.32, 1,854.32 and 619.92 is: 929.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.32 : 1,854.32 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.32/1,854.32 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.32x = 1,854.32 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.32x = 1,149,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,530.05/1,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.80

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