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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.45, 1,913.40 and 1,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.45, 1,913.40 and 1,245.72 is: 1,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.45 : 1,913.40 = 1,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.45/1,913.40 = 1,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.45x = 1,913.40 × 1,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.45x = 2,383,560.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,560.65/1,284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.71

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