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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.99, 1,853.97 and 1,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.99, 1,853.97 and 1,003.77 is: 1,505.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.99 : 1,853.97 = 1,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.99/1,853.97 = 1,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.99x = 1,853.97 × 1,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.99x = 1,860,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,959.47/1,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.65

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