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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.31, 1,853.07 and 504.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.31, 1,853.07 and 504.75 is: 757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.31 : 1,853.07 = 504.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.31/1,853.07 = 504.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.31x = 1,853.07 × 504.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.31x = 935,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,337.08/1,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.17

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