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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.46, 1,718.36 and 747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.46, 1,718.36 and 747.92 is: 1,031.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.46 : 1,718.36 = 747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.46/1,718.36 = 747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.46x = 1,718.36 × 747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.46x = 1,285,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,193.71/1,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.90

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