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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.76, 1,850.40 and 1,073.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.76, 1,850.40 and 1,073.76 is: 1,607.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.76 : 1,850.40 = 1,073.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.76/1,850.40 = 1,073.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.76x = 1,850.40 × 1,073.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.76x = 1,986,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,885.50/1,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.82

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