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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.38, 1,930.23 and 1,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.38, 1,930.23 and 1,235.52 is: 1,700.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.38 : 1,930.23 = 1,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.38/1,930.23 = 1,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.38x = 1,930.23 × 1,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.38x = 2,384,837.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,837.77/1,402.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.56

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