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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.80, 1,859.94 and 951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.80, 1,859.94 and 951.76 is: 1,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.80 : 1,859.94 = 951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.80/1,859.94 = 951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.80x = 1,859.94 × 951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.80x = 1,770,216.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,216.49/1,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.95

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