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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.00, 1,852.95 and 577.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.00, 1,852.95 and 577.24 is: 866.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.00 : 1,852.95 = 577.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.00/1,852.95 = 577.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.00x = 1,852.95 × 577.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.00x = 1,069,601.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,601.49/1,235.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.08

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