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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232, 1,847.34 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232, 1,847.34 and 501.40 is: 751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232 : 1,847.34 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232/1,847.34 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232x = 1,847.34 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232x = 926,256.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,256.28/1,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.83

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