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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.03, 1,719.64 and 748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.03, 1,719.64 and 748.69 is: 1,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.03 : 1,719.64 = 748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.03/1,719.64 = 748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.03x = 1,719.64 × 748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.03x = 1,287,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,477.27/1,246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.26

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