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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.94, 1,849.94 and 617.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.94, 1,849.94 and 617.33 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.94 : 1,849.94 = 617.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.94/1,849.94 = 617.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.94x = 1,849.94 × 617.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.94x = 1,142,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,023.46/1,233.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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