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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.76, 1,855.08 and 819.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.76, 1,855.08 and 819.42 is: 1,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.76 : 1,855.08 = 819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.76/1,855.08 = 819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.76x = 1,855.08 × 819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.76x = 1,520,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,093.56/1,235.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.09

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