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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.44 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.44 and 309.22 is: 463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,850.44 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,850.44 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,850.44 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 572,193.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,193.06/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.82

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