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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.59, 1,850.33 and 492.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.59, 1,850.33 and 492.83 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.59 : 1,850.33 = 492.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.59/1,850.33 = 492.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.59x = 1,850.33 × 492.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.59x = 911,890.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,890.11/1,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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