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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.16, 1,849.12 and 1,182.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.16, 1,849.12 and 1,182.39 is: 1,761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.16 : 1,849.12 = 1,182.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.16/1,849.12 = 1,182.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.16x = 1,849.12 × 1,182.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.16x = 2,186,365.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,186,365.84/1,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.55

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