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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.66, 1,700.48 and 1,195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.66, 1,700.48 and 1,195.56 is: 1,645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.66 : 1,700.48 = 1,195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.66/1,700.48 = 1,195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.66x = 1,700.48 × 1,195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.66x = 2,033,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,033,025.87/1,235.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.30

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