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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.28, 1,850.10 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.28, 1,850.10 and 656.20 is: 984.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.28 : 1,850.10 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.28/1,850.10 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.28x = 1,850.10 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.28x = 1,214,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,035.62/1,233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.40

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