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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.97, 1,853.16 and 610.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.97, 1,853.16 and 610.83 is: 915.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.97 : 1,853.16 = 610.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.97/1,853.16 = 610.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.97x = 1,853.16 × 610.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.97x = 1,131,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,965.72/1,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.85

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