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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.10, 1,853.40 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.10, 1,853.40 and 504.60 is: 757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.10 : 1,853.40 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.10/1,853.40 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.10x = 1,853.40 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.10x = 935,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,225.64/1,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.21

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