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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.05, 1,718.39 and 825.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.05, 1,718.39 and 825.41 is: 1,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.05 : 1,718.39 = 825.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.05/1,718.39 = 825.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.05x = 1,718.39 × 825.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.05x = 1,418,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,369.76/1,245.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.20

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