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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.68, 1,850.84 and 617.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.68, 1,850.84 and 617.36 is: 926.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.68 : 1,850.84 = 617.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.68/1,850.84 = 617.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.68x = 1,850.84 × 617.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.68x = 1,142,634.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,634.58/1,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.20

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