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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.50, 1,845.66 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.50, 1,845.66 and 500.22 is: 749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.50 : 1,845.66 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.50/1,845.66 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.50x = 1,845.66 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.50x = 923,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,236.05/1,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.68

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