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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.63, 1,852.23 and 505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.63, 1,852.23 and 505.42 is: 757.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.63 : 1,852.23 = 505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.63/1,852.23 = 505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.63x = 1,852.23 × 505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.63x = 936,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,154.09/1,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.63

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