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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.50, 1,852.28 and 618.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.50, 1,852.28 and 618.89 is: 927.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.50 : 1,852.28 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.50/1,852.28 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.50x = 1,852.28 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.50x = 1,146,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,349.86/1,235.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.84

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