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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.32, 1,850.13 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.32, 1,850.13 and 453.21 is: 679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.32 : 1,850.13 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.32/1,850.13 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.32x = 1,850.13 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.32x = 838,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,497.42/1,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.87

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