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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.26, 1,855.26 and 912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.26, 1,855.26 and 912.44 is: 1,369.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.26 : 1,855.26 = 912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.26/1,855.26 = 912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.26x = 1,855.26 × 912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.26x = 1,692,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,813.43/1,236.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.30

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