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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.76, 1,852.76 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.76, 1,852.76 and 504.72 is: 756.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.76 : 1,852.76 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.76/1,852.76 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.76x = 1,852.76 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.76x = 935,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,125.03/1,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.72

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