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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.41, 1,852.75 and 845.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.41, 1,852.75 and 845.31 is: 1,267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.41 : 1,852.75 = 845.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.41/1,852.75 = 845.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.41x = 1,852.75 × 845.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.41x = 1,566,148.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,148.10/1,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.72

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