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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.43, 1,846.05 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.43, 1,846.05 and 500.08 is: 750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.43 : 1,846.05 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.43/1,846.05 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.43x = 1,846.05 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.43x = 923,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,172.68/1,230.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.28

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