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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.28 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.28 and 504.92 is: 757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,853.28 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,853.28 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,853.28 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 935,762.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,762.77/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.38

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