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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.60, 1,842.90 and 742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.60, 1,842.90 and 742.60 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.60 : 1,842.90 = 742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.60/1,842.90 = 742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.60x = 1,842.90 × 742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.60x = 1,368,537.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,537.54/1,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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