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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.28, 1,853.01 and 505.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.28, 1,853.01 and 505.02 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.28 : 1,853.01 = 505.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.28/1,853.01 = 505.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.28x = 1,853.01 × 505.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.28x = 935,807.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,807.11/1,235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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