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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.63, 1,853.73 and 506.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.63, 1,853.73 and 506.42 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.63 : 1,853.73 = 506.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.63/1,853.73 = 506.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.63x = 1,853.73 × 506.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.63x = 938,765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,765.95/1,236.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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