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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.57, 1,851.54 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.57, 1,851.54 and 504.01 is: 755.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.57 : 1,851.54 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.57/1,851.54 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.57x = 1,851.54 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.57x = 933,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,194.68/1,234.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.89

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