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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.96, 1,850.66 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.96, 1,850.66 and 356.46 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.96 : 1,850.66 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.96/1,850.66 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.96x = 1,850.66 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.96x = 659,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,686.26/1,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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