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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.06, 1,718.28 and 747.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.06, 1,718.28 and 747.90 is: 1,032.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.06 : 1,718.28 = 747.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.06/1,718.28 = 747.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.06x = 1,718.28 × 747.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.06x = 1,285,101.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,101.61/1,245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.16

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