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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.74, 1,855.94 and 496.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.74, 1,855.94 and 496.26 is: 744.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.74 : 1,855.94 = 496.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.74/1,855.94 = 496.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.74x = 1,855.94 × 496.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.74x = 921,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,026.30/1,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.72

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