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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.06, 1,842.92 and 1,096.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.06, 1,842.92 and 1,096.14 is: 1,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.06 : 1,842.92 = 1,096.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.06/1,842.92 = 1,096.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.06x = 1,842.92 × 1,096.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.06x = 2,020,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020,098.33/1,230.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.28

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