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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.18, 1,718.94 and 803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.18, 1,718.94 and 803.84 is: 1,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.18 : 1,718.94 = 803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.18/1,718.94 = 803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.18x = 1,718.94 × 803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.18x = 1,381,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,752.73/1,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.68

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