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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.06, 1,868.28 and 1,049.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.06, 1,868.28 and 1,049.15 is: 1,574.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.06 : 1,868.28 = 1,049.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.06/1,868.28 = 1,049.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.06x = 1,868.28 × 1,049.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.06x = 1,960,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,096.62/1,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.30

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