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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.75, 1,851.68 and 610.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.75, 1,851.68 and 610.31 is: 914.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.75 : 1,851.68 = 610.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.75/1,851.68 = 610.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.75x = 1,851.68 × 610.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.75x = 1,130,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,086.51/1,235.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.50

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