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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.75, 1,832.50 and 675.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.75, 1,832.50 and 675.33 is: 1,011.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.75 : 1,832.50 = 675.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.75/1,832.50 = 675.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.75x = 1,832.50 × 675.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.75x = 1,237,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237,536.20/1,223.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.26

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