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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.04, 1,719.74 and 915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.04, 1,719.74 and 915.40 is: 1,263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.04 : 1,719.74 = 915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.04/1,719.74 = 915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.04x = 1,719.74 × 915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.04x = 1,574,250.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,250.00/1,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.40

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