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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.78, 1,866.60 and 835.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.78, 1,866.60 and 835.02 is: 1,251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.78 : 1,866.60 = 835.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.78/1,866.60 = 835.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.78x = 1,866.60 × 835.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.78x = 1,558,648.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,648.33/1,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.14

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