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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.92, 2,054.88 and 1,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.92, 2,054.88 and 1,245 is: 1,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.92 : 2,054.88 = 1,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.92/2,054.88 = 1,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.92x = 2,054.88 × 1,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.92x = 2,558,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,325.60/1,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.42

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