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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.42, 1,862.10 and 1,047.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.42, 1,862.10 and 1,047.66 is: 1,571.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.42 : 1,862.10 = 1,047.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.42/1,862.10 = 1,047.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.42x = 1,862.10 × 1,047.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.42x = 1,950,847.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,847.69/1,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.47

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