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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.91, 1,848.38 and 1,055.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.91, 1,848.38 and 1,055.21 is: 1,575.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.91 : 1,848.38 = 1,055.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.91/1,848.38 = 1,055.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.91x = 1,848.38 × 1,055.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.91x = 1,950,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,429.06/1,237.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.58

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