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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.53, 1,846.61 and 500.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.53, 1,846.61 and 500.25 is: 750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.53 : 1,846.61 = 500.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.53/1,846.61 = 500.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.53x = 1,846.61 × 500.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.53x = 923,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,764.15/1,231.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.09

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