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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.19, 1,852.30 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.19, 1,852.30 and 504.52 is: 756.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.19 : 1,852.30 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.19/1,852.30 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.19x = 1,852.30 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.19x = 934,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,522.40/1,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.58

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