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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.68, 1,869.95 and 1,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.68, 1,869.95 and 1,130.96 is: 1,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.68 : 1,869.95 = 1,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.68/1,869.95 = 1,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.68x = 1,869.95 × 1,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.68x = 2,114,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,837.67/1,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.21

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