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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.28, 1,849.63 and 355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.28, 1,849.63 and 355.78 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.28 : 1,849.63 = 355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.28/1,849.63 = 355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.28x = 1,849.63 × 355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.28x = 658,052.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,052.11/1,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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