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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.08, 1,854.08 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.08, 1,854.08 and 505.24 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.08 : 1,854.08 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.08/1,854.08 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.08x = 1,854.08 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.08x = 936,755.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,755.38/1,235.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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