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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.02, 1,852.56 and 690.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.02, 1,852.56 and 690.67 is: 1,036.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.02 : 1,852.56 = 690.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.02/1,852.56 = 690.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.02x = 1,852.56 × 690.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.02x = 1,279,507.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,507.62/1,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.02

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