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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.69, 1,854.03 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.69, 1,854.03 and 542.76 is: 814.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.69 : 1,854.03 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.69/1,854.03 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.69x = 1,854.03 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.69x = 1,006,287.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,287.81/1,235.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.35

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