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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.58, 1,853.24 and 505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.58, 1,853.24 and 505.32 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.58 : 1,853.24 = 505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.58/1,853.24 = 505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.58x = 1,853.24 × 505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.58x = 936,469.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,469.97/1,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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