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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,866.78 and 1,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,866.78 and 1,223.64 is: 1,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,866.78 = 1,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,866.78 = 1,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,866.78 × 1,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 2,284,266.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,266.68/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.83

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