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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.71, 1,848.60 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.71, 1,848.60 and 501.88 is: 752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.71 : 1,848.60 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.71/1,848.60 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.71x = 1,848.60 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.71x = 927,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,775.37/1,232.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.63

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