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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.35 and 1,106.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.90, 1,864.35 and 1,106.10 is: 1,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.90 : 1,864.35 = 1,106.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.90/1,864.35 = 1,106.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.90x = 1,864.35 × 1,106.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.90x = 2,062,157.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,157.54/1,242.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.15

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