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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,703.63 and 969.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,703.63 and 969.26 is: 1,336.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,703.63 = 969.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,703.63 = 969.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,703.63 × 969.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 1,651,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,260.41/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.36

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