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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.65, 1,850.16 and 616.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.65, 1,850.16 and 616.91 is: 925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.65 : 1,850.16 = 616.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.65/1,850.16 = 616.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.65x = 1,850.16 × 616.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.65x = 1,141,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,382.21/1,233.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.21

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