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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.07, 1,850.49 and 1,079.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.07, 1,850.49 and 1,079.24 is: 1,617.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.07 : 1,850.49 = 1,079.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.07/1,850.49 = 1,079.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.07x = 1,850.49 × 1,079.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.07x = 1,997,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,113.58/1,235.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.00

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