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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.08, 1,718.19 and 685.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.08, 1,718.19 and 685.53 is: 946.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.08 : 1,718.19 = 685.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.08/1,718.19 = 685.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.08x = 1,718.19 × 685.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.08x = 1,177,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,870.79/1,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.02

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