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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.87, 1,705.01 and 816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.87, 1,705.01 and 816.44 is: 1,126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.87 : 1,705.01 = 816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.87/1,705.01 = 816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.87x = 1,705.01 × 816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.87x = 1,392,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,025.76/1,235.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.36

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