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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.52, 1,869.66 and 726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.52, 1,869.66 and 726.13 is: 1,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.52 : 1,869.66 = 726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.52/1,869.66 = 726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.52x = 1,869.66 × 726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.52x = 1,357,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,616.22/1,245.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.00

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