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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.04, 1,850.76 and 685.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.04, 1,850.76 and 685.48 is: 1,028.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.04 : 1,850.76 = 685.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.04/1,850.76 = 685.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.04x = 1,850.76 × 685.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.04x = 1,268,658.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,658.96/1,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.89

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