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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.67, 1,854.18 and 505.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.67, 1,854.18 and 505.19 is: 758.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.67 : 1,854.18 = 505.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.67/1,854.18 = 505.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.67x = 1,854.18 × 505.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.67x = 936,703.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,703.92/1,235.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.05

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