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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.18, 1,851.12 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.18, 1,851.12 and 680.13 is: 1,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.18 : 1,851.12 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.18/1,851.12 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.18x = 1,851.12 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.18x = 1,259,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,002.25/1,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.28

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