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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.58, 1,850.64 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.58, 1,850.64 and 574.98 is: 862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.58 : 1,850.64 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.58/1,850.64 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.58x = 1,850.64 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.58x = 1,064,080.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,080.99/1,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.60

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