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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.06, 1,720.38 and 774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.06, 1,720.38 and 774.46 is: 1,069.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.06 : 1,720.38 = 774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.06/1,720.38 = 774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.06x = 1,720.38 × 774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.06x = 1,332,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,365.49/1,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.26

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