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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.43 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.43 and 389.37 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,850.43 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,850.43 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,850.43 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 720,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,501.93/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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