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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.54, 1,876.76 and 1,033.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.54, 1,876.76 and 1,033.86 is: 1,557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.54 : 1,876.76 = 1,033.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.54/1,876.76 = 1,033.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.54x = 1,876.76 × 1,033.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.54x = 1,940,301.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,301.92/1,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.80

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