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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.56, 1,719.02 and 748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.56, 1,719.02 and 748.45 is: 1,032.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.56 : 1,719.02 = 748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.56/1,719.02 = 748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.56x = 1,719.02 × 748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.56x = 1,286,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,592.48/1,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.95

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