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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.57, 1,849.44 and 746.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.57, 1,849.44 and 746.51 is: 1,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.57 : 1,849.44 = 746.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.57/1,849.44 = 746.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.57x = 1,849.44 × 746.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.57x = 1,380,616.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,616.21/1,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.20

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