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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.30, 1,864.65 and 1,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.30, 1,864.65 and 1,060.70 is: 1,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.30 : 1,864.65 = 1,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.30/1,864.65 = 1,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.30x = 1,864.65 × 1,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.30x = 1,977,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977,834.26/1,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.52

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