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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.56, 1,851.52 and 686.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.56, 1,851.52 and 686.99 is: 1,029.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.56 : 1,851.52 = 686.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.56/1,851.52 = 686.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.56x = 1,851.52 × 686.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.56x = 1,271,975.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,975.72/1,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.47

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