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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.26, 1,851.39 and 1,131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.26, 1,851.39 and 1,131.26 is: 1,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.26 : 1,851.39 = 1,131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.26/1,851.39 = 1,131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.26x = 1,851.39 × 1,131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.26x = 2,094,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094,394.19/1,234.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.88

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