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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.20 and 723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.20 and 723.20 is: 1,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,864.20 = 723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,864.20 = 723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,864.20 × 723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 1,348,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,180.12/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.71

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