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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.66, 1,716.94 and 1,035.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.66, 1,716.94 and 1,035.30 is: 1,430.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.66 : 1,716.94 = 1,035.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.66/1,716.94 = 1,035.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.66x = 1,716.94 × 1,035.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.66x = 1,777,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,547.98/1,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.44

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