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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.92, 1,849.28 and 923.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.92, 1,849.28 and 923.33 is: 1,383.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.92 : 1,849.28 = 923.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.92/1,849.28 = 923.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.92x = 1,849.28 × 923.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.92x = 1,707,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,500.90/1,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.81

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