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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.15, 1,848.36 and 502.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.15, 1,848.36 and 502.33 is: 752.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.15 : 1,848.36 = 502.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.15/1,848.36 = 502.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.15x = 1,848.36 × 502.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.15x = 928,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,486.68/1,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.94

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