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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.32, 1,868.32 and 1,013.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.32, 1,868.32 and 1,013.64 is: 1,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.32 : 1,868.32 = 1,013.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.32/1,868.32 = 1,013.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.32x = 1,868.32 × 1,013.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.32x = 1,893,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,803.88/1,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.74

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