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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.08, 1,901.05 and 1,242.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.08, 1,901.05 and 1,242.18 is: 1,872.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.08 : 1,901.05 = 1,242.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.08/1,901.05 = 1,242.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.08x = 1,901.05 × 1,242.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.08x = 2,361,443.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,443.18/1,261.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,872.56

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