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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.39, 1,851.86 and 1,050.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.39, 1,851.86 and 1,050.71 is: 1,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.39 : 1,851.86 = 1,050.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.39/1,851.86 = 1,050.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.39x = 1,851.86 × 1,050.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.39x = 1,945,761.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,761.19/1,235.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.02

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