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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.24, 1,850.06 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.24, 1,850.06 and 502.62 is: 754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.24 : 1,850.06 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.24/1,850.06 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.24x = 1,850.06 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.24x = 929,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,877.16/1,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.01

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