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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.21, 1,718.74 and 872.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.21, 1,718.74 and 872.29 is: 1,204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.21 : 1,718.74 = 872.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.21/1,718.74 = 872.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.21x = 1,718.74 × 872.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.21x = 1,499,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,228.38/1,245.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.00

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