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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.50, 1,847.72 and 502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.50, 1,847.72 and 502.60 is: 753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.50 : 1,847.72 = 502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.50/1,847.72 = 502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.50x = 1,847.72 × 502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.50x = 928,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,661.56/1,232.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.48

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