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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.21, 1,847.86 and 501.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.21, 1,847.86 and 501.39 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.21 : 1,847.86 = 501.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.21/1,847.86 = 501.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.21x = 1,847.86 × 501.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.21x = 926,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,486.78/1,232.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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