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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.57, 1,703.69 and 924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.57, 1,703.69 and 924.53 is: 1,274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.57 : 1,703.69 = 924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.57/1,703.69 = 924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.57x = 1,703.69 × 924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.57x = 1,575,107.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,107.89/1,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.80

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