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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.58, 1,705.21 and 1,060.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.58, 1,705.21 and 1,060.17 is: 1,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.58 : 1,705.21 = 1,060.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.58/1,705.21 = 1,060.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.58x = 1,705.21 × 1,060.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.58x = 1,807,812.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,812.49/1,236.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.95

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