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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.46, 2,059.29 and 1,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.46, 2,059.29 and 1,245.72 is: 1,865.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.46 : 2,059.29 = 1,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.46/2,059.29 = 1,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.46x = 2,059.29 × 1,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.46x = 2,565,298.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,298.74/1,375.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.05

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