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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.90, 1,871.48 and 1,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.90, 1,871.48 and 1,235.88 is: 1,702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.90 : 1,871.48 = 1,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.90/1,871.48 = 1,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.90x = 1,871.48 × 1,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.90x = 2,312,929.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,929.58/1,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.06

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