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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.96, 1,936.32 and 1,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.96, 1,936.32 and 1,235.54 is: 1,704.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.96 : 1,936.32 = 1,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.96/1,936.32 = 1,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.96x = 1,936.32 × 1,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.96x = 2,392,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,400.81/1,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.04

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