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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.65, 1,856.88 and 1,035.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.65, 1,856.88 and 1,035.63 is: 1,550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.65 : 1,856.88 = 1,035.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.65/1,856.88 = 1,035.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.65x = 1,856.88 × 1,035.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.65x = 1,923,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,040.63/1,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.03

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