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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.85, 1,716.36 and 1,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.85, 1,716.36 and 1,046.46 is: 1,442.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.85 : 1,716.36 = 1,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.85/1,716.36 = 1,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.85x = 1,716.36 × 1,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.85x = 1,796,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,102.09/1,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.83

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