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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.88, 1,853.82 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.88, 1,853.82 and 505.80 is: 758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.88 : 1,853.82 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.88/1,853.82 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.88x = 1,853.82 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.88x = 937,662.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,662.16/1,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.70

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