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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.56, 1,876.32 and 1,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.56, 1,876.32 and 1,245.12 is: 1,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.56 : 1,876.32 = 1,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.56/1,876.32 = 1,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.56x = 1,876.32 × 1,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.56x = 2,336,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336,243.56/1,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.73

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