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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.38, 1,848.47 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.38, 1,848.47 and 502.11 is: 752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.38 : 1,848.47 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.38/1,848.47 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.38x = 1,848.47 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.38x = 928,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,135.27/1,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.51

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