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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.90, 1,849.37 and 503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.90, 1,849.37 and 503.28 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.90 : 1,849.37 = 503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.90/1,849.37 = 503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.90x = 1,849.37 × 503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.90x = 930,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,748.42/1,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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