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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.80, 1,853.40 and 911.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.80, 1,853.40 and 911.24 is: 1,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.80 : 1,853.40 = 911.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.80/1,853.40 = 911.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.80x = 1,853.40 × 911.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.80x = 1,688,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,892.22/1,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.85

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