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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.56, 1,859.76 and 829.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.56, 1,859.76 and 829.48 is: 1,242.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.56 : 1,859.76 = 829.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.56/1,859.76 = 829.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.56x = 1,859.76 × 829.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.56x = 1,542,633.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,633.72/1,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.50

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