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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.08, 1,854.12 and 505.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.08, 1,854.12 and 505.46 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.08 : 1,854.12 = 505.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.08/1,854.12 = 505.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.08x = 1,854.12 × 505.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.08x = 937,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,183.50/1,236.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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