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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.88, 1,849.32 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.88, 1,849.32 and 502.80 is: 754.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.88 : 1,849.32 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.88/1,849.32 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.88x = 1,849.32 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.88x = 929,838.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,838.10/1,232.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.20

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