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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.99, 1,848.78 and 501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.99, 1,848.78 and 501.70 is: 752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.99 : 1,848.78 = 501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.99/1,848.78 = 501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.99x = 1,848.78 × 501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.99x = 927,537.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,537.55/1,232.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.27

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