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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233, 1,849.51 and 463.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233, 1,849.51 and 463.50 is: 695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233 : 1,849.51 = 463.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233/1,849.51 = 463.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233x = 1,849.51 × 463.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233x = 857,248.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,248.46/1,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.25

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