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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.68, 1,714.60 and 1,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.68, 1,714.60 and 1,044.26 is: 1,440.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.68 : 1,714.60 = 1,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.68/1,714.60 = 1,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.68x = 1,714.60 × 1,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.68x = 1,790,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,487.36/1,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.83

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