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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.33, 1,848.51 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.33, 1,848.51 and 617.19 is: 925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.33 : 1,848.51 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.33/1,848.51 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.33x = 1,848.51 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.33x = 1,140,881.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,881.89/1,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.04

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