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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.46, 1,718.40 and 803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.46, 1,718.40 and 803.20 is: 1,108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.46 : 1,718.40 = 803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.46/1,718.40 = 803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.46x = 1,718.40 × 803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.46x = 1,380,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,218.88/1,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.20

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