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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,851.84 and 1,163.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,851.84 and 1,163.52 is: 1,743.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,851.84 = 1,163.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,851.84 = 1,163.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,851.84 × 1,163.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 2,154,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,652.88/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.92

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