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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.45 and 1,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.10, 1,851.45 and 1,105.50 is: 1,657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.10 : 1,851.45 = 1,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.10/1,851.45 = 1,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.10x = 1,851.45 × 1,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.10x = 2,046,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,777.98/1,235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.18

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