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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.39, 1,847.94 and 500.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.39, 1,847.94 and 500.97 is: 751.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.39 : 1,847.94 = 500.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.39/1,847.94 = 500.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.39x = 1,847.94 × 500.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.39x = 925,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,762.50/1,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.80

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