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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.90, 1,848.35 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.90, 1,848.35 and 501.68 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.90 : 1,848.35 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.90/1,848.35 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.90x = 1,848.35 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.90x = 927,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,286.10/1,231.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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