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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.90, 1,868.85 and 1,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.90, 1,868.85 and 1,211.34 is: 1,817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.90 : 1,868.85 = 1,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.90/1,868.85 = 1,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.90x = 1,868.85 × 1,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.90x = 2,263,812.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,812.76/1,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.01

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