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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.52, 1,851.72 and 504.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.52, 1,851.72 and 504.11 is: 756.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.52 : 1,851.72 = 504.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.52/1,851.72 = 504.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.52x = 1,851.72 × 504.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.52x = 933,470.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,470.57/1,234.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.14

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