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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233, 1,848.96 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233, 1,848.96 and 712.44 is: 1,068.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233 : 1,848.96 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233/1,848.96 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233x = 1,848.96 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233x = 1,317,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,273.06/1,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.35

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