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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.46, 1,846.37 and 500.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.46, 1,846.37 and 500.84 is: 750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.46 : 1,846.37 = 500.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.46/1,846.37 = 500.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.46x = 1,846.37 × 500.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.46x = 924,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,727.97/1,231.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.92

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