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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,705.22 and 954.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,705.22 and 954.82 is: 1,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,705.22 = 954.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,705.22 = 954.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,705.22 × 954.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,628,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,178.42/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.13

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