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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.52, 1,848.80 and 501.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.52, 1,848.80 and 501.59 is: 752.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.52 : 1,848.80 = 501.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.52/1,848.80 = 501.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.52x = 1,848.80 × 501.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.52x = 927,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,327.84/1,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.38

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