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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.09, 1,850.53 and 1,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.09, 1,850.53 and 1,079.30 is: 1,617.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.09 : 1,850.53 = 1,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.09/1,850.53 = 1,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.09x = 1,850.53 × 1,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.09x = 1,997,277.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,277.03/1,235.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.11

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