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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.65, 1,862.82 and 1,105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.65, 1,862.82 and 1,105.65 is: 1,658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.65 : 1,862.82 = 1,105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.65/1,862.82 = 1,105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.65x = 1,862.82 × 1,105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.65x = 2,059,630.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,630.04/1,241.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.78

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