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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.84, 1,851.68 and 584.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.84, 1,851.68 and 584.58 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.84 : 1,851.68 = 584.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.84/1,851.68 = 584.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.84x = 1,851.68 × 584.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.84x = 1,082,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,463.50/1,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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