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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.32, 1,719.10 and 913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.32, 1,719.10 and 913.76 is: 1,261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.32 : 1,719.10 = 913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.32/1,719.10 = 913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.32x = 1,719.10 × 913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.32x = 1,570,844.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,844.82/1,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.40

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