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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.71, 1,847.10 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.71, 1,847.10 and 500.88 is: 751.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.71 : 1,847.10 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.71/1,847.10 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.71x = 1,847.10 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.71x = 925,184.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,184.25/1,231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.14

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