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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.97 and 686.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.66, 1,850.97 and 686.46 is: 1,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.66 : 1,850.97 = 686.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.66/1,850.97 = 686.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.66x = 1,850.97 × 686.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.66x = 1,270,616.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,616.87/1,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.96

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