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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.65, 1,858.83 and 1,067.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.65, 1,858.83 and 1,067.10 is: 1,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.65 : 1,858.83 = 1,067.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.65/1,858.83 = 1,067.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.65x = 1,858.83 × 1,067.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.65x = 1,983,557.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,557.49/1,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.52

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