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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.57, 1,850.04 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.57, 1,850.04 and 503.01 is: 754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.57 : 1,850.04 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.57/1,850.04 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.57x = 1,850.04 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.57x = 930,588.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,588.62/1,233.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.39

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