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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.61, 1,849.53 and 583.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.61, 1,849.53 and 583.99 is: 875.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.61 : 1,849.53 = 583.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.61/1,849.53 = 583.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.61x = 1,849.53 × 583.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.61x = 1,080,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,107.02/1,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.57

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