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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.23, 1,715.48 and 1,046.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.23, 1,715.48 and 1,046.59 is: 1,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.23 : 1,715.48 = 1,046.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.23/1,715.48 = 1,046.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.23x = 1,715.48 × 1,046.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.23x = 1,795,398.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,398.62/1,244.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.98

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