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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.54, 1,719.63 and 1,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.54, 1,719.63 and 1,114.32 is: 1,538.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.54 : 1,719.63 = 1,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.54/1,719.63 = 1,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.54x = 1,719.63 × 1,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.54x = 1,916,218.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,218.10/1,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.46

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