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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.01, 1,849.25 and 355.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.01, 1,849.25 and 355.51 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.01 : 1,849.25 = 355.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.01/1,849.25 = 355.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.01x = 1,849.25 × 355.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.01x = 657,426.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,426.87/1,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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