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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.41, 2,060.77 and 1,245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.41, 2,060.77 and 1,245.03 is: 1,719.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.41 : 2,060.77 = 1,245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.41/2,060.77 = 1,245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.41x = 2,060.77 × 1,245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.41x = 2,565,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,707.06/1,492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.17

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