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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.36, 1,852.44 and 465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.36, 1,852.44 and 465.68 is: 698.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.36 : 1,852.44 = 465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.36/1,852.44 = 465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.36x = 1,852.44 × 465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.36x = 862,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,644.26/1,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.29

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