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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.28, 1,968.90 and 1,235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.28, 1,968.90 and 1,235 is: 1,852.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.28 : 1,968.90 = 1,235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.28/1,968.90 = 1,235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.28x = 1,968.90 × 1,235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.28x = 2,431,591.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,431,591.50/1,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.95

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