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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.74, 1,856.77 and 1,164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.74, 1,856.77 and 1,164.87 is: 1,750.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.74 : 1,856.77 = 1,164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.74/1,856.77 = 1,164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.74x = 1,856.77 × 1,164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.74x = 2,162,895.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,895.67/1,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.28

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