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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.03, 1,867.11 and 551.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.03, 1,867.11 and 551.23 is: 826.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.03 : 1,867.11 = 551.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.03/1,867.11 = 551.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.03x = 1,867.11 × 551.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.03x = 1,029,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,207.05/1,245.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.65

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