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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.84, 1,852.96 and 505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.84, 1,852.96 and 505.28 is: 757.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.84 : 1,852.96 = 505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.84/1,852.96 = 505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.84x = 1,852.96 × 505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.84x = 936,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,263.63/1,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.59

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