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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,706.74 and 862.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,706.74 and 862.31 is: 1,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,706.74 = 862.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,706.74 = 862.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,706.74 × 862.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 1,471,741.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,741.08/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.19

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