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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.98, 1,713.20 and 1,064.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.98, 1,713.20 and 1,064.66 is: 1,467.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.98 : 1,713.20 = 1,064.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.98/1,713.20 = 1,064.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.98x = 1,713.20 × 1,064.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.98x = 1,823,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,975.51/1,242.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.42

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