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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.84, 1,846.26 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.84, 1,846.26 and 500.22 is: 750.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.84 : 1,846.26 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.84/1,846.26 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.84x = 1,846.26 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.84x = 923,536.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,536.18/1,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.33

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