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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.96, 1,851.74 and 686.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.96, 1,851.74 and 686.28 is: 1,029.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.96 : 1,851.74 = 686.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.96/1,851.74 = 686.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.96x = 1,851.74 × 686.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.96x = 1,270,812.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,812.13/1,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.86

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