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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.65, 1,851.94 and 504.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.65, 1,851.94 and 504.05 is: 756.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.65 : 1,851.94 = 504.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.65/1,851.94 = 504.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.65x = 1,851.94 × 504.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.65x = 933,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,470.36/1,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.06

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