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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.06, 1,853.42 and 1,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.06, 1,853.42 and 1,103.14 is: 1,652.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.06 : 1,853.42 = 1,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.06/1,853.42 = 1,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.06x = 1,853.42 × 1,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.06x = 2,044,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,581.74/1,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.77

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