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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.40, 1,713.26 and 1,203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.40, 1,713.26 and 1,203.16 is: 1,660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.40 : 1,713.26 = 1,203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.40/1,713.26 = 1,203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.40x = 1,713.26 × 1,203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.40x = 2,061,325.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,325.90/1,241.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.48

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