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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.26, 1,849.91 and 502.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.26, 1,849.91 and 502.67 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.26 : 1,849.91 = 502.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.26/1,849.91 = 502.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.26x = 1,849.91 × 502.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.26x = 929,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,896.37/1,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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