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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.16, 1,849.67 and 308.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.16, 1,849.67 and 308.71 is: 463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.16 : 1,849.67 = 308.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.16/1,849.67 = 308.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.16x = 1,849.67 × 308.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.16x = 571,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,013.55/1,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.05

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