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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.70, 1,718.13 and 965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.70, 1,718.13 and 965.62 is: 1,331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.70 : 1,718.13 = 965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.70/1,718.13 = 965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.70x = 1,718.13 × 965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.70x = 1,659,060.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,060.69/1,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.83

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