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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.15, 1,717.19 and 1,036.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.15, 1,717.19 and 1,036.02 is: 1,428.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.15 : 1,717.19 = 1,036.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.15/1,717.19 = 1,036.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.15x = 1,717.19 × 1,036.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.15x = 1,779,041.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,041.89/1,245.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.78

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