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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.34, 1,850.28 and 575.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.34, 1,850.28 and 575.62 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.34 : 1,850.28 = 575.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.34/1,850.28 = 575.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.34x = 1,850.28 × 575.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.34x = 1,065,058.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,058.17/1,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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