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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.72, 1,850.04 and 584.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.72, 1,850.04 and 584.64 is: 876.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.72 : 1,850.04 = 584.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.72/1,850.04 = 584.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.72x = 1,850.04 × 584.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.72x = 1,081,607.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,607.39/1,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.70

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