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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,853.80 and 542.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,853.80 and 542.48 is: 813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,853.80 = 542.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,853.80 = 542.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,853.80 × 542.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 1,005,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,638.80/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.85

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