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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.79, 1,852.61 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.79, 1,852.61 and 466.83 is: 699.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.79 : 1,852.61 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.79/1,852.61 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.79x = 1,852.61 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.79x = 864,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,851.59/1,235.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.84

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