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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.04, 1,850.04 and 746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.04, 1,850.04 and 746.44 is: 1,119.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.04 : 1,850.04 = 746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.04/1,850.04 = 746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.04x = 1,850.04 × 746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.04x = 1,380,943.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,943.86/1,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.95

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