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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.36, 1,854.54 and 505.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.36, 1,854.54 and 505.42 is: 758.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.36 : 1,854.54 = 505.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.36/1,854.54 = 505.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.36x = 1,854.54 × 505.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.36x = 937,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,321.61/1,236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.13

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