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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.98, 1,705.35 and 864.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.98, 1,705.35 and 864.46 is: 1,192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.98 : 1,705.35 = 864.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.98/1,705.35 = 864.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.98x = 1,705.35 × 864.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.98x = 1,474,206.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,206.86/1,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.74

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