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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.85 and 690.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.22, 1,852.85 and 690.87 is: 1,036.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.22 : 1,852.85 = 690.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.22/1,852.85 = 690.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.22x = 1,852.85 × 690.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.22x = 1,280,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,078.48/1,235.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.32

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