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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.86, 1,714.08 and 1,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.86, 1,714.08 and 1,079.10 is: 1,484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.86 : 1,714.08 = 1,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.86/1,714.08 = 1,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.86x = 1,714.08 × 1,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.86x = 1,849,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,663.73/1,245.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.65

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