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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.67, 1,855.68 and 506.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.67, 1,855.68 and 506.19 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.67 : 1,855.68 = 506.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.67/1,855.68 = 506.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.67x = 1,855.68 × 506.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.67x = 939,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,326.66/1,236.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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