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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.29, 1,853.36 and 467.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.29, 1,853.36 and 467.33 is: 700.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.29 : 1,853.36 = 467.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.29/1,853.36 = 467.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.29x = 1,853.36 × 467.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.29x = 866,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,128.39/1,236.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.59

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