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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.33, 1,853.20 and 504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.33, 1,853.20 and 504.71 is: 757.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.33 : 1,853.20 = 504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.33/1,853.20 = 504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.33x = 1,853.20 × 504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.33x = 935,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,324.05/1,235.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.15

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