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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.17, 1,845.68 and 501.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.17, 1,845.68 and 501.36 is: 751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.17 : 1,845.68 = 501.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.17/1,845.68 = 501.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.17x = 1,845.68 × 501.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.17x = 925,347.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,347.62/1,231.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.60

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