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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.98, 1,853.99 and 505.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.98, 1,853.99 and 505.05 is: 757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.98 : 1,853.99 = 505.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.98/1,853.99 = 505.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.98x = 1,853.99 × 505.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.98x = 936,357.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,357.65/1,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.58

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