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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.49, 1,847.21 and 500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.49, 1,847.21 and 500.60 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.49 : 1,847.21 = 500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.49/1,847.21 = 500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.49x = 1,847.21 × 500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.49x = 924,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,701.59/1,231.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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