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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.63, 1,850.48 and 539.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.63, 1,850.48 and 539.94 is: 809.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.63 : 1,850.48 = 539.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.63/1,850.48 = 539.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.63x = 1,850.48 × 539.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.63x = 999,154.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,154.15/1,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.93

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