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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.49, 1,835.23 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.49, 1,835.23 and 433.43 is: 650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.49 : 1,835.23 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.49/1,835.23 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.49x = 1,835.23 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.49x = 795,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,443.74/1,223.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.14

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