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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.16, 1,851.27 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.16, 1,851.27 and 707.46 is: 1,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.16 : 1,851.27 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.16/1,851.27 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.16x = 1,851.27 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.16x = 1,309,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,706.42/1,236.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.49

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