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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.27, 1,718.22 and 779.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.27, 1,718.22 and 779.25 is: 1,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.27 : 1,718.22 = 779.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.27/1,718.22 = 779.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.27x = 1,718.22 × 779.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.27x = 1,338,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,922.94/1,245.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.21

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