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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.64, 1,861.08 and 997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.64, 1,861.08 and 997.12 is: 1,493.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.64 : 1,861.08 = 997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.64/1,861.08 = 997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.64x = 1,861.08 × 997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.64x = 1,855,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,720.09/1,242.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.37

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