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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.70, 1,845.98 and 500.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.70, 1,845.98 and 500.33 is: 750.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.70 : 1,845.98 = 500.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.70/1,845.98 = 500.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.70x = 1,845.98 × 500.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.70x = 923,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,596.67/1,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.47

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