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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,713.69 and 1,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,713.69 and 1,095.30 is: 1,510.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,713.69 = 1,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,713.69 = 1,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,713.69 × 1,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 1,877,004.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,004.66/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.18

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