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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.29, 1,850.28 and 540.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.29, 1,850.28 and 540.02 is: 810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.29 : 1,850.28 = 540.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.29/1,850.28 = 540.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.29x = 1,850.28 × 540.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.29x = 999,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,188.21/1,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.18

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