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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.76, 1,856.03 and 1,105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.76, 1,856.03 and 1,105.73 is: 1,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.76 : 1,856.03 = 1,105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.76/1,856.03 = 1,105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.76x = 1,856.03 × 1,105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.76x = 2,052,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,268.05/1,243.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.05

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