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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.58, 1,851.23 and 1,115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.58, 1,851.23 and 1,115.94 is: 1,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.58 : 1,851.23 = 1,115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.58/1,851.23 = 1,115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.58x = 1,851.23 × 1,115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.58x = 2,065,846.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065,846.77/1,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.68

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