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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.53, 1,854.73 and 312.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.53, 1,854.73 and 312.09 is: 468.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.53 : 1,854.73 = 312.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.53/1,854.73 = 312.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.53x = 1,854.73 × 312.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.53x = 578,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,836.12/1,236.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.11

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