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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.90, 1,850.91 and 503.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.90, 1,850.91 and 503.46 is: 755.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.90 : 1,850.91 = 503.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.90/1,850.91 = 503.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.90x = 1,850.91 × 503.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.90x = 931,859.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,859.15/1,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.21

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