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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.08, 1,719.76 and 935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.08, 1,719.76 and 935.04 is: 1,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.08 : 1,719.76 = 935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.08/1,719.76 = 935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.08x = 1,719.76 × 935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.08x = 1,608,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,044.39/1,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.48

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