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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.02, 1,850.48 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.02, 1,850.48 and 503.21 is: 755.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.02 : 1,850.48 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.02/1,850.48 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.02x = 1,850.48 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.02x = 931,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,180.04/1,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.20

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