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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.49, 1,852.70 and 619.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.49, 1,852.70 and 619.49 is: 928.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.49 : 1,852.70 = 619.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.49/1,852.70 = 619.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.49x = 1,852.70 × 619.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.49x = 1,147,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,716.76/1,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.96

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