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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.45, 1,850.69 and 740.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.45, 1,850.69 and 740.81 is: 1,111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.45 : 1,850.69 = 740.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.45/1,850.69 = 740.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.45x = 1,850.69 × 740.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.45x = 1,371,009.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,009.66/1,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.52

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