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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.61, 1,848.98 and 502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.61, 1,848.98 and 502.29 is: 753.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.61 : 1,848.98 = 502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.61/1,848.98 = 502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.61x = 1,848.98 × 502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.61x = 928,721.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,721.65/1,232.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.46

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