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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.61 and 918.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.05, 1,701.61 and 918.59 is: 1,267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.05 : 1,701.61 = 918.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.05/1,701.61 = 918.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.05x = 1,701.61 × 918.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.05x = 1,563,071.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,071.13/1,233.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.64

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