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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.12, 1,719.32 and 997.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.12, 1,719.32 and 997.94 is: 1,376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.12 : 1,719.32 = 997.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.12/1,719.32 = 997.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.12x = 1,719.32 × 997.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.12x = 1,715,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,778.20/1,246.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.90

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