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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.79, 1,851.26 and 975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.79, 1,851.26 and 975.78 is: 1,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.79 : 1,851.26 = 975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.79/1,851.26 = 975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.79x = 1,851.26 × 975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.79x = 1,806,417.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,417.60/1,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.75

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