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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.43, 1,848.32 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.43, 1,848.32 and 492.01 is: 737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.43 : 1,848.32 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.43/1,848.32 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.43x = 1,848.32 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.43x = 909,384.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,384.84/1,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.88

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