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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.35, 1,848.55 and 501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.35, 1,848.55 and 501.42 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.35 : 1,848.55 = 501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.35/1,848.55 = 501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.35x = 1,848.55 × 501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.35x = 926,889.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,889.55/1,232.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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