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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.41, 1,865.69 and 915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.41, 1,865.69 and 915.74 is: 1,371.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.41 : 1,865.69 = 915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.41/1,865.69 = 915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.41x = 1,865.69 × 915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.41x = 1,708,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,482.38/1,245.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.82

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