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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.64, 2,629.20 and 1,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.64, 2,629.20 and 1,242.25 is: 1,713.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.64 : 2,629.20 = 1,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.64/2,629.20 = 1,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.64x = 2,629.20 × 1,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.64x = 3,266,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,266,123.70/1,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,713.92

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