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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.84, 1,712.85 and 1,067.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.84, 1,712.85 and 1,067.88 is: 1,471.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.84 : 1,712.85 = 1,067.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.84/1,712.85 = 1,067.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.84x = 1,712.85 × 1,067.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.84x = 1,829,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,120.68/1,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.72

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