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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.24, 1,995.89 and 1,245.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.24, 1,995.89 and 1,245.66 is: 1,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.24 : 1,995.89 = 1,245.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.24/1,995.89 = 1,245.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.24x = 1,995.89 × 1,245.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.24x = 2,486,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,194.11/1,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.27

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