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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.64, 1,843.88 and 1,104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.64, 1,843.88 and 1,104.24 is: 1,647.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.64 : 1,843.88 = 1,104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.64/1,843.88 = 1,104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.64x = 1,843.88 × 1,104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.64x = 2,036,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,036,086.05/1,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.80

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