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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.61, 1,852.20 and 686.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.61, 1,852.20 and 686.66 is: 1,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.61 : 1,852.20 = 686.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.61/1,852.20 = 686.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.61x = 1,852.20 × 686.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.61x = 1,271,832.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,832.81/1,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.32

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