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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.73, 1,850.05 and 463.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.73, 1,850.05 and 463.69 is: 695.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.73 : 1,850.05 = 463.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.73/1,850.05 = 463.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.73x = 1,850.05 × 463.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.73x = 857,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,847.37/1,233.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.33

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