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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.95, 1,854.02 and 506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.95, 1,854.02 and 506.12 is: 758.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.95 : 1,854.02 = 506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.95/1,854.02 = 506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.95x = 1,854.02 × 506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.95x = 938,362.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,362.50/1,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.61

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