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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.36, 1,863.60 and 729

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.36, 1,863.60 and 729 is: 1,093.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.36 : 1,863.60 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.36/1,863.60 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.36x = 1,863.60 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.36x = 1,358,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358,564.40/1,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.54

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