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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.77, 1,850.91 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.77, 1,850.91 and 356.27 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.77 : 1,850.91 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.77/1,850.91 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.77x = 1,850.91 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.77x = 659,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,414.45/1,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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