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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.52, 1,851.05 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.52, 1,851.05 and 503.10 is: 754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.52 : 1,851.05 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.52/1,851.05 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.52x = 1,851.05 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.52x = 931,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,253.67/1,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.96

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