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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.44, 1,850.64 and 464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.44, 1,850.64 and 464.48 is: 696.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.44 : 1,850.64 = 464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.44/1,850.64 = 464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.44x = 1,850.64 × 464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.44x = 859,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,585.27/1,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.90

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