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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.37, 1,705.35 and 815.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.37, 1,705.35 and 815.93 is: 1,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.37 : 1,705.35 = 815.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.37/1,705.35 = 815.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.37x = 1,705.35 × 815.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.37x = 1,391,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,446.23/1,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.34

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