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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.17, 1,867.14 and 725.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.17, 1,867.14 and 725.36 is: 1,087.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.17 : 1,867.14 = 725.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.17/1,867.14 = 725.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.17x = 1,867.14 × 725.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.17x = 1,354,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,339.33/1,245.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.67

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