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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.82 and 1,098.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.82 and 1,098.90 is: 1,648.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,853.82 = 1,098.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,853.82 = 1,098.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,853.82 × 1,098.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 2,037,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,162.80/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.83

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