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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.05, 1,712.68 and 1,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.05, 1,712.68 and 1,097.82 is: 1,508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.05 : 1,712.68 = 1,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.05/1,712.68 = 1,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.05x = 1,712.68 × 1,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.05x = 1,880,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,880,211.61/1,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.94

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