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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.87, 1,855.31 and 506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.87, 1,855.31 and 506.28 is: 759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.87 : 1,855.31 = 506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.87/1,855.31 = 506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.87x = 1,855.31 × 506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.87x = 939,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,295.12/1,236.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.41

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