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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.94, 1,680.36 and 745.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.94, 1,680.36 and 745.35 is: 1,028.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.94 : 1,680.36 = 745.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.94/1,680.36 = 745.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.94x = 1,680.36 × 745.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.94x = 1,252,455.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,455.09/1,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.34

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