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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.16, 1,849.68 and 684.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.16, 1,849.68 and 684.99 is: 1,027.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.16 : 1,849.68 = 684.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.16/1,849.68 = 684.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.16x = 1,849.68 × 684.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.16x = 1,267,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,007.68/1,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.45

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