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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.24, 1,853.06 and 504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.24, 1,853.06 and 504.62 is: 757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.24 : 1,853.06 = 504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.24/1,853.06 = 504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.24x = 1,853.06 × 504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.24x = 935,079.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,079.35/1,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.01

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