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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.59, 1,850.92 and 540.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.59, 1,850.92 and 540.43 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.59 : 1,850.92 = 540.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.59/1,850.92 = 540.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.59x = 1,850.92 × 540.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.59x = 1,000,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,286.72/1,233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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