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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.72, 1,853.46 and 910.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.72, 1,853.46 and 910.56 is: 1,364.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.72 : 1,853.46 = 910.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.72/1,853.46 = 910.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.72x = 1,853.46 × 910.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.72x = 1,687,686.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,686.54/1,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.65

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