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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.38 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.38 and 504.60 is: 756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.16 : 1,852.38 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.16/1,852.38 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.16x = 1,852.38 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.16x = 934,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,710.95/1,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.75

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