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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.04, 1,705.14 and 1,103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.04, 1,705.14 and 1,103.82 is: 1,523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.04 : 1,705.14 = 1,103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.04/1,705.14 = 1,103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.04x = 1,705.14 × 1,103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.04x = 1,882,167.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,167.63/1,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.97

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