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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.03, 1,846.23 and 500.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.03, 1,846.23 and 500.72 is: 750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.03 : 1,846.23 = 500.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.03/1,846.23 = 500.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.03x = 1,846.23 × 500.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.03x = 924,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,444.29/1,232.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.34

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