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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.23, 1,846.76 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.23, 1,846.76 and 500.61 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.23 : 1,846.76 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.23/1,846.76 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.23x = 1,846.76 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.23x = 924,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,504.02/1,231.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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