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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.50, 1,718.86 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.50, 1,718.86 and 714.44 is: 985.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.50 : 1,718.86 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.50/1,718.86 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.50x = 1,718.86 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.50x = 1,228,022.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,022.34/1,245.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.97

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