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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246, 1,719.08 and 804.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246, 1,719.08 and 804.24 is: 1,109.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246 : 1,719.08 = 804.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246/1,719.08 = 804.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246x = 1,719.08 × 804.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246x = 1,382,552.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,552.90/1,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.59

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