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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.93, 1,716.09 and 1,075.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.93, 1,716.09 and 1,075.88 is: 1,486.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.93 : 1,716.09 = 1,075.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.93/1,716.09 = 1,075.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.93x = 1,716.09 × 1,075.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.93x = 1,846,307.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,307.16/1,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.64

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