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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.38, 1,850.06 and 321.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.38, 1,850.06 and 321.38 is: 482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.38 : 1,850.06 = 321.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.38/1,850.06 = 321.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.38x = 1,850.06 × 321.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.38x = 594,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,563.84/1,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.06

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