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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.63, 1,850.73 and 504.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.63, 1,850.73 and 504.42 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.63 : 1,850.73 = 504.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.63/1,850.73 = 504.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.63x = 1,850.73 × 504.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.63x = 933,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,545.23/1,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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