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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.14, 1,868.50 and 1,128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.14, 1,868.50 and 1,128.25 is: 1,693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.14 : 1,868.50 = 1,128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.14/1,868.50 = 1,128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.14x = 1,868.50 × 1,128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.14x = 2,108,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,128.58/1,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.08

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