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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.78, 1,719.50 and 803.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.78, 1,719.50 and 803.52 is: 1,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.78 : 1,719.50 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.78/1,719.50 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.78x = 1,719.50 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.78x = 1,381,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,648.62/1,245.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.06

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