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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.88, 1,852.10 and 503.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.88, 1,852.10 and 503.94 is: 756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.88 : 1,852.10 = 503.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.88/1,852.10 = 503.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.88x = 1,852.10 × 503.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.88x = 933,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,347.27/1,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.43

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