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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.32, 1,717.46 and 803.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.32, 1,717.46 and 803.08 is: 1,107.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.32 : 1,717.46 = 803.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.32/1,717.46 = 803.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.32x = 1,717.46 × 803.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.32x = 1,379,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,257.78/1,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.55

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