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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.93, 1,851.44 and 946.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.93, 1,851.44 and 946.76 is: 1,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.93 : 1,851.44 = 946.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.93/1,851.44 = 946.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.93x = 1,851.44 × 946.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.93x = 1,752,855.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,855.34/1,235.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.25

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