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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.50, 1,845.84 and 500.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.50, 1,845.84 and 500.06 is: 750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.50 : 1,845.84 = 500.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.50/1,845.84 = 500.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.50x = 1,845.84 × 500.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.50x = 923,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,030.75/1,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.13

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