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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.33, 1,850.15 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.33, 1,850.15 and 400.29 is: 600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.33 : 1,850.15 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.33/1,850.15 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.33x = 1,850.15 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.33x = 740,596.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,596.54/1,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.49

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