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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.39, 1,853.06 and 504.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.39, 1,853.06 and 504.95 is: 757.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.39 : 1,853.06 = 504.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.39/1,853.06 = 504.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.39x = 1,853.06 × 504.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.39x = 935,690.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,690.86/1,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.41

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