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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.14, 1,853.34 and 542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.14, 1,853.34 and 542.29 is: 813.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.14 : 1,853.34 = 542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.14/1,853.34 = 542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.14x = 1,853.34 × 542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.14x = 1,005,054.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,054.34/1,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.72

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