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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.12, 1,852.65 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.12, 1,852.65 and 504.71 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.12 : 1,852.65 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.12/1,852.65 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.12x = 1,852.65 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.12x = 935,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,041.72/1,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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