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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.25, 1,704.93 and 815.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.25, 1,704.93 and 815.69 is: 1,125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.25 : 1,704.93 = 815.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.25/1,704.93 = 815.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.25x = 1,704.93 × 815.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.25x = 1,390,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,685.83/1,235.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.83

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