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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.42, 1,716.45 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.42, 1,716.45 and 913.32 is: 1,258.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.42 : 1,716.45 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.42/1,716.45 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.42x = 1,716.45 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.42x = 1,567,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,668.11/1,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.75

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