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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.99, 1,850.99 and 493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.99, 1,850.99 and 493.65 is: 740.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.99 : 1,850.99 = 493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.99/1,850.99 = 493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.99x = 1,850.99 × 493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.99x = 913,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,738.75/1,233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.48

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