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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.42, 1,850.12 and 884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.42, 1,850.12 and 884.91 is: 1,327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.42 : 1,850.12 = 884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.42/1,850.12 = 884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.42x = 1,850.12 × 884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.42x = 1,637,189.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,189.69/1,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.36

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