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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.30, 1,858.05 and 1,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.30, 1,858.05 and 1,047.90 is: 1,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.30 : 1,858.05 = 1,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.30/1,858.05 = 1,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.30x = 1,858.05 × 1,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.30x = 1,947,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,050.60/1,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.30

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