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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.84, 1,849.68 and 1,060.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.84, 1,849.68 and 1,060.72 is: 1,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.84 : 1,849.68 = 1,060.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.84/1,849.68 = 1,060.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.84x = 1,849.68 × 1,060.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.84x = 1,961,992.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,992.57/1,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.15

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