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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.40, 1,715.26 and 823.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.40, 1,715.26 and 823.11 is: 1,136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.40 : 1,715.26 = 823.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.40/1,715.26 = 823.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.40x = 1,715.26 × 823.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.40x = 1,411,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,847.66/1,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.39

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