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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.65, 1,862.91 and 1,069.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.65, 1,862.91 and 1,069.25 is: 1,605.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.65 : 1,862.91 = 1,069.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.65/1,862.91 = 1,069.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.65x = 1,862.91 × 1,069.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.65x = 1,991,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,907.20/1,240.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.54

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