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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.00, 1,718.31 and 803.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.00, 1,718.31 and 803.25 is: 1,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.00 : 1,718.31 = 803.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.00/1,718.31 = 803.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.00x = 1,718.31 × 803.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.00x = 1,380,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,235.52/1,245.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.62

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