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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.15, 1,849.69 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.15, 1,849.69 and 502.55 is: 753.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.15 : 1,849.69 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.15/1,849.69 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.15x = 1,849.69 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.15x = 929,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,561.71/1,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.81

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