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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.71, 1,703.84 and 1,026.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.71, 1,703.84 and 1,026.13 is: 1,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.71 : 1,703.84 = 1,026.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.71/1,703.84 = 1,026.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.71x = 1,703.84 × 1,026.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.71x = 1,748,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,356.21/1,235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.86

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