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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.56, 1,853.26 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.56, 1,853.26 and 466.04 is: 699.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.56 : 1,853.26 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.56/1,853.26 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.56x = 1,853.26 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.56x = 863,693.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,693.29/1,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.03

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