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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.30, 1,718.58 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.30, 1,718.58 and 804.24 is: 1,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.30 : 1,718.58 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.30/1,718.58 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.30x = 1,718.58 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.30x = 1,382,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,150.78/1,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.89

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