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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.59, 1,851.80 and 503.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.59, 1,851.80 and 503.97 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.59 : 1,851.80 = 503.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.59/1,851.80 = 503.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.59x = 1,851.80 × 503.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.59x = 933,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,249.13/1,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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