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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.28, 1,848.24 and 463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.28, 1,848.24 and 463.36 is: 694.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.28 : 1,848.24 = 463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.28/1,848.24 = 463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.28x = 1,848.24 × 463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.28x = 856,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,400.49/1,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.41

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