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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.24, 1,854.36 and 1,067.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.24, 1,854.36 and 1,067.94 is: 1,598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.24 : 1,854.36 = 1,067.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.24/1,854.36 = 1,067.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.24x = 1,854.36 × 1,067.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.24x = 1,980,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,345.22/1,239.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.03

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