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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.38, 1,853.04 and 504.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.38, 1,853.04 and 504.76 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.38 : 1,853.04 = 504.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.38/1,853.04 = 504.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.38x = 1,853.04 × 504.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.38x = 935,340.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,340.47/1,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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