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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.36, 1,668.06 and 1,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.36, 1,668.06 and 1,042.20 is: 1,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.36 : 1,668.06 = 1,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.36/1,668.06 = 1,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.36x = 1,668.06 × 1,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.36x = 1,738,452.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,452.13/1,206.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.07

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