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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.54, 1,852.46 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.54, 1,852.46 and 465.38 is: 697.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.54 : 1,852.46 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.54/1,852.46 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.54x = 1,852.46 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.54x = 862,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,086.25/1,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.74

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