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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.18 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.44, 1,863.18 and 501.80 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.44 : 1,863.18 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.44/1,863.18 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.44x = 1,863.18 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.44x = 934,934.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,934.41/1,242.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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