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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232, 1,846.97 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232, 1,846.97 and 502.10 is: 752.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232 : 1,846.97 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232/1,846.97 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232x = 1,846.97 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232x = 927,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,361.13/1,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.73

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