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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.40, 1,695.78 and 1,092.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.40, 1,695.78 and 1,092.39 is: 1,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.40 : 1,695.78 = 1,092.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.40/1,695.78 = 1,092.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.40x = 1,695.78 × 1,092.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.40x = 1,852,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,453.11/1,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.48

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