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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.63, 1,853.44 and 323.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.63, 1,853.44 and 323.63 is: 485.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.63 : 1,853.44 = 323.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.63/1,853.44 = 323.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.63x = 1,853.44 × 323.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.63x = 599,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,828.79/1,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.44

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