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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.38, 1,849.97 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.38, 1,849.97 and 503.12 is: 754.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.38 : 1,849.97 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.38/1,849.97 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.38x = 1,849.97 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.38x = 930,745.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,745.14/1,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.02

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