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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.26, 1,850.16 and 504.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.26, 1,850.16 and 504.26 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.26 : 1,850.16 = 504.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.26/1,850.16 = 504.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.26x = 1,850.16 × 504.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.26x = 932,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,961.68/1,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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