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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.14, 1,848.10 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.14, 1,848.10 and 502.32 is: 752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.14 : 1,848.10 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.14/1,848.10 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.14x = 1,848.10 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.14x = 928,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,337.59/1,233.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.82

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