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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.18, 1,853.03 and 357.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.18, 1,853.03 and 357.83 is: 536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.18 : 1,853.03 = 357.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.18/1,853.03 = 357.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.18x = 1,853.03 × 357.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.18x = 663,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,061.35/1,235.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.81

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