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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.88, 1,855.32 and 506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.88, 1,855.32 and 506.29 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.88 : 1,855.32 = 506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.88/1,855.32 = 506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.88x = 1,855.32 × 506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.88x = 939,329.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,329.96/1,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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