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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.21, 1,703.60 and 1,049.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.21, 1,703.60 and 1,049.31 is: 1,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.21 : 1,703.60 = 1,049.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.21/1,703.60 = 1,049.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.21x = 1,703.60 × 1,049.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.21x = 1,787,603.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,603.20/1,235.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.21

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