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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.32, 1,850.36 and 583.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.32, 1,850.36 and 583.96 is: 876.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.32 : 1,850.36 = 583.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.32/1,850.36 = 583.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.32x = 1,850.36 × 583.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.32x = 1,080,536.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,536.23/1,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.12

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