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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.24, 1,854.98 and 1,096.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.24, 1,854.98 and 1,096.73 is: 1,646.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.24 : 1,854.98 = 1,096.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.24/1,854.98 = 1,096.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.24x = 1,854.98 × 1,096.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.24x = 2,034,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,412.22/1,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.98

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