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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.96, 1,852.54 and 504.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.96, 1,852.54 and 504.60 is: 756.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.96 : 1,852.54 = 504.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.96/1,852.54 = 504.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.96x = 1,852.54 × 504.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.96x = 934,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,791.68/1,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.33

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