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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.50, 1,707.45 and 864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.50, 1,707.45 and 864.24 is: 1,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.50 : 1,707.45 = 864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.50/1,707.45 = 864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.50x = 1,707.45 × 864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.50x = 1,475,636.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,636.94/1,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.40

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