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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.86, 1,854.57 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.86, 1,854.57 and 542.54 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.86 : 1,854.57 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.86/1,854.57 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.86x = 1,854.57 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.86x = 1,006,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,178.41/1,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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