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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.35, 1,853.07 and 541.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.35, 1,853.07 and 541.68 is: 812.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.35 : 1,853.07 = 541.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.35/1,853.07 = 541.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.35x = 1,853.07 × 541.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.35x = 1,003,761.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,761.69/1,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.53

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