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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.46, 1,849.14 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.46, 1,849.14 and 502.11 is: 753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.46 : 1,849.14 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.46/1,849.14 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.46x = 1,849.14 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.46x = 928,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,471.69/1,232.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.35

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