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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.58, 1,717.61 and 1,069.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.58, 1,717.61 and 1,069.18 is: 1,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.58 : 1,717.61 = 1,069.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.58/1,717.61 = 1,069.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.58x = 1,717.61 × 1,069.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.58x = 1,836,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,434.26/1,245.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.36

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