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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,229.97, 1,845.99 and 500.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,229.97, 1,845.99 and 500.07 is: 750.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,229.97 : 1,845.99 = 500.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,229.97/1,845.99 = 500.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,229.97x = 1,845.99 × 500.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,229.97x = 923,124.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,124.22/1,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.53

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