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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.72, 1,863.14 and 755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.72, 1,863.14 and 755.64 is: 1,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.72 : 1,863.14 = 755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.72/1,863.14 = 755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.72x = 1,863.14 × 755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.72x = 1,407,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,863.11/1,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.89

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