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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.19, 1,852.11 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.19, 1,852.11 and 494.13 is: 740.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.19 : 1,852.11 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.19/1,852.11 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.19x = 1,852.11 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.19x = 915,183.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,183.11/1,235.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.92

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