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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.08, 1,865.56 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.08, 1,865.56 and 628.16 is: 941.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.08 : 1,865.56 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.08/1,865.56 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.08x = 1,865.56 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.08x = 1,171,870.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,870.17/1,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.20

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