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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.19, 1,845.50 and 500.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.19, 1,845.50 and 500.28 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.19 : 1,845.50 = 500.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.19/1,845.50 = 500.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.19x = 1,845.50 × 500.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.19x = 923,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,266.74/1,230.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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