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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.60, 1,863.90 and 810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.60, 1,863.90 and 810.12 is: 1,215.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.60 : 1,863.90 = 810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.60/1,863.90 = 810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.60x = 1,863.90 × 810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.60x = 1,509,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,982.67/1,242.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.18

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