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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.83, 1,968.33 and 1,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.83, 1,968.33 and 1,242.94 is: 1,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.83 : 1,968.33 = 1,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.83/1,968.33 = 1,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.83x = 1,968.33 × 1,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.83x = 2,446,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,516.09/1,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,852.26

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