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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.46, 1,848.78 and 616.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.46, 1,848.78 and 616.54 is: 924.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.46 : 1,848.78 = 616.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.46/1,848.78 = 616.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.46x = 1,848.78 × 616.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.46x = 1,139,846.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,846.82/1,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.11

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