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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.24, 1,852.20 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.24, 1,852.20 and 541.52 is: 811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.24 : 1,852.20 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.24/1,852.20 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.24x = 1,852.20 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.24x = 1,003,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,003.34/1,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.99

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