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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.54, 1,704.30 and 815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.54, 1,704.30 and 815.90 is: 1,125.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.54 : 1,704.30 = 815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.54/1,704.30 = 815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.54x = 1,704.30 × 815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.54x = 1,390,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,538.37/1,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.45

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