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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.84, 1,852.16 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.84, 1,852.16 and 542.32 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.84 : 1,852.16 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.84/1,852.16 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.84x = 1,852.16 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.84x = 1,004,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,463.41/1,235.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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