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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.05, 1,852.79 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.05, 1,852.79 and 504.61 is: 757.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.05 : 1,852.79 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.05/1,852.79 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.05x = 1,852.79 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.05x = 934,936.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,936.36/1,235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.00

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