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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.92, 1,719.28 and 748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.92, 1,719.28 and 748.44 is: 1,032.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.92 : 1,719.28 = 748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.92/1,719.28 = 748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.92x = 1,719.28 × 748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.92x = 1,286,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,777.92/1,245.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.79

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