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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.10, 1,860.66 and 1,069.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.10, 1,860.66 and 1,069.78 is: 1,603.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.10 : 1,860.66 = 1,069.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.10/1,860.66 = 1,069.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.10x = 1,860.66 × 1,069.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.10x = 1,990,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,496.85/1,241.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.82

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