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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.54, 1,853.10 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.54, 1,853.10 and 402.48 is: 603.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.54 : 1,853.10 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.54/1,853.10 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.54x = 1,853.10 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.54x = 745,835.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,835.69/1,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.65

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