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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.32, 1,854.53 and 691.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.32, 1,854.53 and 691.97 is: 1,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.32 : 1,854.53 = 691.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.32/1,854.53 = 691.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.32x = 1,854.53 × 691.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.32x = 1,283,266.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,266.39/1,236.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.98

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