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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.02, 1,863.89 and 1,024.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.02, 1,863.89 and 1,024.15 is: 1,531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.02 : 1,863.89 = 1,024.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.02/1,863.89 = 1,024.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.02x = 1,863.89 × 1,024.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.02x = 1,908,893.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,893.62/1,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.99

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