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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.04, 1,853.82 and 964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.04, 1,853.82 and 964.14 is: 1,447.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.04 : 1,853.82 = 964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.04/1,853.82 = 964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.04x = 1,853.82 × 964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.04x = 1,787,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,342.01/1,235.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.19

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