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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.63, 1,702.24 and 861.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.63, 1,702.24 and 861.93 is: 1,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.63 : 1,702.24 = 861.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.63/1,702.24 = 861.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.63x = 1,702.24 × 861.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.63x = 1,467,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,211.72/1,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.42

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