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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,240.92, 1,864.26 and 1,073.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,240.92, 1,864.26 and 1,073.88 is: 1,613.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,240.92 : 1,864.26 = 1,073.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,240.92/1,864.26 = 1,073.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,240.92x = 1,864.26 × 1,073.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,240.92x = 2,001,991.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,991.53/1,240.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.31

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