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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.01, 1,853.73 and 1,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.01, 1,853.73 and 1,006.59 is: 1,510.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.01 : 1,853.73 = 1,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.01/1,853.73 = 1,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.01x = 1,853.73 × 1,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.01x = 1,865,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865,946.08/1,235.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.88

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