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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.87, 1,902.62 and 1,242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.87, 1,902.62 and 1,242.07 is: 1,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.87 : 1,902.62 = 1,242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.87/1,902.62 = 1,242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.87x = 1,902.62 × 1,242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.87x = 2,363,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,185.57/1,274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,853.66

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