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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.28, 1,718.40 and 748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.28, 1,718.40 and 748.14 is: 1,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.28 : 1,718.40 = 748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.28/1,718.40 = 748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.28x = 1,718.40 × 748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.28x = 1,285,603.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,603.78/1,245.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.38

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