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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.68, 1,853.04 and 1,181.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.68, 1,853.04 and 1,181.04 is: 1,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.68 : 1,853.04 = 1,181.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.68/1,853.04 = 1,181.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.68x = 1,853.04 × 1,181.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.68x = 2,188,514.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,514.36/1,243.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.71

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