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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.16, 1,870.80 and 1,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.16, 1,870.80 and 1,052.20 is: 1,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.16 : 1,870.80 = 1,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.16/1,870.80 = 1,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.16x = 1,870.80 × 1,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.16x = 1,968,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,455.76/1,245.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.89

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