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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.53, 1,849.84 and 1,039.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.53, 1,849.84 and 1,039.89 is: 1,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.53 : 1,849.84 = 1,039.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.53/1,849.84 = 1,039.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.53x = 1,849.84 × 1,039.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.53x = 1,923,624.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,624.05/1,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.45

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