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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.85, 1,850.13 and 1,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.85, 1,850.13 and 1,063.62 is: 1,592.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.85 : 1,850.13 = 1,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.85/1,850.13 = 1,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.85x = 1,850.13 × 1,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.85x = 1,967,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,835.27/1,235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.29

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