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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.71, 1,854.59 and 505.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.71, 1,854.59 and 505.88 is: 758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.71 : 1,854.59 = 505.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.71/1,854.59 = 505.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.71x = 1,854.59 × 505.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.71x = 938,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,188.19/1,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.62

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