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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.12, 1,718.23 and 714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.12, 1,718.23 and 714.09 is: 985.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.12 : 1,718.23 = 714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.12/1,718.23 = 714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.12x = 1,718.23 × 714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.12x = 1,226,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,970.41/1,245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.42

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