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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.41, 1,848.58 and 502.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.41, 1,848.58 and 502.51 is: 753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.41 : 1,848.58 = 502.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.41/1,848.58 = 502.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.41x = 1,848.58 × 502.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.41x = 928,924.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,924.06/1,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.75

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