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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.52, 1,847.54 and 1,137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.52, 1,847.54 and 1,137.49 is: 1,703.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.52 : 1,847.54 = 1,137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.52/1,847.54 = 1,137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.52x = 1,847.54 × 1,137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.52x = 2,101,547.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,547.97/1,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.70

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