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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.64, 1,853.18 and 1,006.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.64, 1,853.18 and 1,006.22 is: 1,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.64 : 1,853.18 = 1,006.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.64/1,853.18 = 1,006.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.64x = 1,853.18 × 1,006.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.64x = 1,864,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864,692.48/1,234.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.32

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