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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.04, 1,718.20 and 685.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.04, 1,718.20 and 685.54 is: 946.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.04 : 1,718.20 = 685.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.04/1,718.20 = 685.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.04x = 1,718.20 × 685.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.04x = 1,177,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,882.81/1,245.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.06

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