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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.89 and 872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,853.89 and 872.64 is: 1,309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,853.89 = 872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,853.89 = 872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,853.89 × 872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 1,617,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,776.39/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.39

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