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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.94, 1,854.12 and 506.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.94, 1,854.12 and 506.04 is: 759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.94 : 1,854.12 = 506.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.94/1,854.12 = 506.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.94x = 1,854.12 × 506.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.94x = 938,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,258.88/1,235.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.15

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