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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.12, 1,906.52 and 1,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.12, 1,906.52 and 1,235.04 is: 1,837.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.12 : 1,906.52 = 1,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.12/1,906.52 = 1,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.12x = 1,906.52 × 1,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.12x = 2,354,628.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,628.46/1,281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.95

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