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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.02 and 649.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.02 and 649.50 is: 973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,852.02 = 649.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,852.02 = 649.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,852.02 × 649.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,202,886.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,886.99/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.82

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