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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.44, 1,852.40 and 504.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.44, 1,852.40 and 504.64 is: 756.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.44 : 1,852.40 = 504.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.44/1,852.40 = 504.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.44x = 1,852.40 × 504.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.44x = 934,795.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,795.14/1,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.65

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