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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.66, 1,715.56 and 1,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.66, 1,715.56 and 1,034.30 is: 1,429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.66 : 1,715.56 = 1,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.66/1,715.56 = 1,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.66x = 1,715.56 × 1,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.66x = 1,774,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,392.54/1,241.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.05

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