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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.90, 1,853.40 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.90, 1,853.40 and 495.20 is: 742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.90 : 1,853.40 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.90/1,853.40 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.90x = 1,853.40 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.90x = 917,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,803.68/1,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.62

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