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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.44, 1,842.44 and 1,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.44, 1,842.44 and 1,054 is: 1,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.44 : 1,842.44 = 1,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.44/1,842.44 = 1,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.44x = 1,842.44 × 1,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.44x = 1,941,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,931.76/1,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.85

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