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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.61, 1,853.62 and 504.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.61, 1,853.62 and 504.99 is: 757.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.61 : 1,853.62 = 504.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.61/1,853.62 = 504.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.61x = 1,853.62 × 504.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.61x = 936,058.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,058.30/1,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.57

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