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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.33, 1,713.31 and 1,019.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.33, 1,713.31 and 1,019.98 is: 1,406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.33 : 1,713.31 = 1,019.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.33/1,713.31 = 1,019.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.33x = 1,713.31 × 1,019.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.33x = 1,747,541.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,541.93/1,242.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.66

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