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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.05, 1,719.77 and 916.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.05, 1,719.77 and 916.18 is: 1,264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.05 : 1,719.77 = 916.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.05/1,719.77 = 916.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.05x = 1,719.77 × 916.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.05x = 1,575,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,610.00/1,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.48

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