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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.53, 1,703.06 and 837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.53, 1,703.06 and 837.07 is: 1,153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.53 : 1,703.06 = 837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.53/1,703.06 = 837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.53x = 1,703.06 × 837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.53x = 1,425,576.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,576.25/1,235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.82

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