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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.34, 1,850.34 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.34, 1,850.34 and 503.34 is: 755.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.34 : 1,850.34 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.34/1,850.34 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.34x = 1,850.34 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.34x = 931,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,350.14/1,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.76

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