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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.82, 1,854.36 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.82, 1,854.36 and 773.52 is: 1,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.82 : 1,854.36 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.82/1,854.36 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.82x = 1,854.36 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.82x = 1,434,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,384.55/1,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.67

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