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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.12 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.16, 1,852.12 and 541.52 is: 812.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.16 : 1,852.12 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.16/1,852.12 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.16x = 1,852.12 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.16x = 1,002,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,960.02/1,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.01

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