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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.03 and 501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.14, 1,848.03 and 501.71 is: 752.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.14 : 1,848.03 = 501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.14/1,848.03 = 501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.14x = 1,848.03 × 501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.14x = 927,175.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,175.13/1,232.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.49

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