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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.15, 1,863.16 and 1,039.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.15, 1,863.16 and 1,039.21 is: 1,555.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.15 : 1,863.16 = 1,039.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.15/1,863.16 = 1,039.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.15x = 1,863.16 × 1,039.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.15x = 1,936,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,214.50/1,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.01

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