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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.12, 1,860.94 and 996.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.12, 1,860.94 and 996.01 is: 1,492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.12 : 1,860.94 = 996.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.12/1,860.94 = 996.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.12x = 1,860.94 × 996.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.12x = 1,853,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,514.85/1,242.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.22

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