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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.50, 1,848.66 and 502.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.50, 1,848.66 and 502.22 is: 752.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.50 : 1,848.66 = 502.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.50/1,848.66 = 502.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.50x = 1,848.66 × 502.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.50x = 928,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,434.03/1,233.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.68

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