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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.30, 1,720.47 and 1,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.30, 1,720.47 and 1,052.11 is: 1,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.30 : 1,720.47 = 1,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.30/1,720.47 = 1,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.30x = 1,720.47 × 1,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.30x = 1,810,123.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,123.69/1,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.56

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