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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.90, 1,851.05 and 493.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.90, 1,851.05 and 493.53 is: 740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.90 : 1,851.05 = 493.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.90/1,851.05 = 493.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.90x = 1,851.05 × 493.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.90x = 913,543.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,543.00/1,233.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.37

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