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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.46, 1,850.87 and 503.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.46, 1,850.87 and 503.84 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.46 : 1,850.87 = 503.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.46/1,850.87 = 503.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.46x = 1,850.87 × 503.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.46x = 932,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,542.34/1,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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