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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.12, 1,708.86 and 1,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.12, 1,708.86 and 1,054.24 is: 1,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.12 : 1,708.86 = 1,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.12/1,708.86 = 1,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.12x = 1,708.86 × 1,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.12x = 1,801,548.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,548.57/1,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.55

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