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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.71, 1,847.88 and 501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.71, 1,847.88 and 501.50 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.71 : 1,847.88 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.71/1,847.88 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.71x = 1,847.88 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.71x = 926,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,700.07/1,231.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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