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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.56, 1,850.04 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.56, 1,850.04 and 575.02 is: 862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.56 : 1,850.04 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.56/1,850.04 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.56x = 1,850.04 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.56x = 1,063,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,800.75/1,233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.39

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