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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.09, 1,860.08 and 1,143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.09, 1,860.08 and 1,143.37 is: 1,706.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.09 : 1,860.08 = 1,143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.09/1,860.08 = 1,143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.09x = 1,860.08 × 1,143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.09x = 2,126,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,126,759.67/1,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.75

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