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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.92, 1,851.56 and 503.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.92, 1,851.56 and 503.44 is: 755.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.92 : 1,851.56 = 503.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.92/1,851.56 = 503.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.92x = 1,851.56 × 503.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.92x = 932,149.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,149.37/1,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.44

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