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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.65, 1,851.67 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.65, 1,851.67 and 504.44 is: 756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.65 : 1,851.67 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.65/1,851.67 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.65x = 1,851.67 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.65x = 934,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,056.41/1,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.54

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