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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.96, 1,719.08 and 803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.96, 1,719.08 and 803.70 is: 1,108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.96 : 1,719.08 = 803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.96/1,719.08 = 803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.96x = 1,719.08 × 803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.96x = 1,381,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,624.60/1,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.88

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