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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.02, 1,718.88 and 825.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.02, 1,718.88 and 825.74 is: 1,140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.02 : 1,718.88 = 825.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.02/1,718.88 = 825.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.02x = 1,718.88 × 825.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.02x = 1,419,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,347.97/1,245.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.02

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