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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.65, 1,853.49 and 691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.65, 1,853.49 and 691.31 is: 1,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.65 : 1,853.49 = 691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.65/1,853.49 = 691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.65x = 1,853.49 × 691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.65x = 1,281,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,336.17/1,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.98

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