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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.83 and 501.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.88, 1,847.83 and 501.29 is: 751.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.88 : 1,847.83 = 501.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.88/1,847.83 = 501.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.88x = 1,847.83 × 501.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.88x = 926,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,298.70/1,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.94

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