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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.75, 1,852.07 and 504.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.75, 1,852.07 and 504.90 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.75 : 1,852.07 = 504.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.75/1,852.07 = 504.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.75x = 1,852.07 × 504.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.75x = 935,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,107.62/1,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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