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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.67, 1,868.34 and 725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.67, 1,868.34 and 725.96 is: 1,088.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.67 : 1,868.34 = 725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.67/1,868.34 = 725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.67x = 1,868.34 × 725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.67x = 1,356,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,340.11/1,245.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.84

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