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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.61, 1,852.54 and 618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.61, 1,852.54 and 618.88 is: 927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.61 : 1,852.54 = 618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.61/1,852.54 = 618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.61x = 1,852.54 × 618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.61x = 1,146,487.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,487.60/1,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.88

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