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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.44, 1,848.87 and 502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.44, 1,848.87 and 502.54 is: 753.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.44 : 1,848.87 = 502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.44/1,848.87 = 502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.44x = 1,848.87 × 502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.44x = 929,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,131.13/1,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.90

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