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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.60, 1,851.78 and 505.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.60, 1,851.78 and 505.72 is: 757.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.60 : 1,851.78 = 505.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.60/1,851.78 = 505.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.60x = 1,851.78 × 505.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.60x = 936,482.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,482.18/1,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.92

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